Medical-Surgical RN
Charleston, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical-Surgical night shift position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital in Charleston, SC, with a 1:4–1:5 patient ratio and weekend requirements.

Details

• 18-bed Medical-Surgical unit in a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital with 820 staffed beds
• Family Medicine unit serving patients 18 years and older, primarily chronic illness and general medical cases with a smaller surgical patient population
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Patient ratio of 1:4–1:5
• 4 weekend shifts required per month
• Holiday rotation required
• Floating within scope to similar units required based on facility needs
• Charting via Epic
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or compact/multi-state RN license required; SC license must be active prior to start date (candidates with a pending SC license may be considered)
• Current BLS certification required (AHA-issued only)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• SSN and Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked as permanent staff or PRN at any MUSC location must have been separated from the system for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• Online modules must be completed prior to the start date
• Local candidates (within 60 miles of the facility) are considered on a case-by-case basis; non-local candidates are prioritized
• Candidates living within 60 miles of the facility are considered local
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration; approval is based on facility needs
• Block scheduling may be requested but is subject to manager and unit approval
• Scrub color requirement: solid royal blue or white top with royal blue bottoms
• During hurricane season (June–November), all staff and contractors may be assigned to emergency response duties; peak activity months are August and September