PACU RN in Columbia, South Carolina
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,799/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $44.98
- Weekly
- $1,799
- Yearly (full-time)
- $93,548
This job pays about $44.98/hour — 14% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Carolina ($39.60/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Carolina right now
- 602 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Carolina from 5 agencies, 81 of them in Columbia.
- Pay in these listings: $28.40 – $78.23/hour, median $49.68/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in South Carolina: $39.60/hour ($82,368/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($52.17/hour across 201 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Provide post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from surgical procedures in an acute care setting. This travel assignment offers a consistent daytime schedule with one required late shift, weekly call, and one call weekend approximately every six weeks. You will monitor recovery, manage post-procedure needs, and support safe transitions from the recovery area. Epic experience is required, and critical care training is preferred. First-time travelers are welcome.
Weather:
Columbia typically offers mild, comfortable weather during this time of year, with pleasant afternoons, cooler mornings and evenings, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
Fun Things To Do:
• Congaree National Park — Day Trip: Explore boardwalk trails, old-growth forests, and scenic waterways.
• Charleston — Day Trip: Visit the historic district, waterfront parks, and nearby beaches.
• Riverbanks Zoo and Garden — Spend the day viewing wildlife and exploring botanical gardens.
• Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park — Walk or bike along the river and historic canal.
• South Carolina State Museum — Enjoy exhibits covering science, history, art, and natural history.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Columbia, South Carolina
Shift: 10-hour days, 4 shifts per week, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with one required late shift per week and call responsibilities
Duration: 40 hours per week for 13 weeks
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