PCU Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, working night shifts with transplant and nephrology patient populations.

Details

• 22-bed intermediate PCU/medical-surgical unit at a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Primary patient population includes pre- and post-operative transplant (liver, kidney, kidney/pancreas), nephrology, and urology patients
• Five bedside monitors available for closely monitored transplant patients; central monitoring system for step-down and telemetry rooms
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required, with holiday rotation
• Patient ratio of 1:3–4 on nights
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Epic EMR used
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or Compact/Multi-State RN license required; candidates with a pending SC license may be considered, but must be licensed and active before starting
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU or relevant RN experience required
• Social Security card 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 for this position
• Previous permanent or PRN staff at any MUSC location must have been separated from the system for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are considered local; non-local candidates are prioritized, though local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Online modules must be completed prior to the start of the assignment
• Scrub requirement: solid royal blue or white top with royal blue bottoms
• Travelers should be aware that during hurricane season (June–November), all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams; peak activity months are August and September
• Holiday coverage is required as part of a rotation
• Time-off requests exceeding 7 days or including holidays require facility approval and may delay the process
• Block scheduling may be requested but is subject to manager and unit approval