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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring 2-3 years of MS experience and active SC or Compact RN licensure.

Details

• 13-bed inpatient adult acute med/surg unit at a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated teaching hospital with 820 staffed beds
• Serves adult medical and surgical patients from general and family medicine service lines, including direct and new admissions from the ED, post-recovery, and other inpatient units
• Patient diagnoses span a wide variety including renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine/metabolic, cardiac, surgical, and respiratory conditions
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Rotating shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, with both day (7:00a-7:30p) and night (7:00p-7:30a) shifts depending on unit needs
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• Floating within scope of practice to meet facility needs is required
• Charting performed in Epic (experience required)
• Remote telemetry monitoring performed on unit

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or Compact/Multi-State RN license required; candidates with a pending SC license may be considered but must be fully licensed before starting
• Current BLS certification required (AHA-issued only)
• 2-3 years of med/surg RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must be able to practice independently, as this is a new unit opening
• Proficiency with IV therapy, phlebotomy, port access and management, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral and PICC line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with respiratory management including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, and oxygen tanks
• Experience with gastrointestinal care including colostomy/ileostomy management and feeding tube care
• Medication administration experience including heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Wound care and wound vac experience
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• Experience with surgical drains
• Cardiac telemetry monitoring experience and familiarity with Rapid Response/Code team protocols
• SSN and Driver's License required for consideration
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous permanent or PRN staff of the MUSC system must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• Local candidates (within 60 miles of the facility) are accepted on a case-by-case basis; non-local candidates are prioritized
• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility should be prepared to provide a Driver's License as proof of address
• Charge nurse experience is preferred
• Teaching hospital experience is preferred
• BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac), and IV insulin protocol experience are preferred skills
• Online modules are required to be completed prior to the start date (approximately 4 hours)
• Scrub color requirement: solid royal blue or white top with royal blue bottoms for all RNs
• Travelers should be aware that during hurricane season (June–November), all staff and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams; peak hurricane months are August and September
• RTO requests exceeding 7 days or including holidays are subject to facility approval and may delay the placement process; RTO must be disclosed upfront
• Block scheduling may be requested but is subject to manager and unit approval