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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Neurology/Stroke/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit requiring 1 year of experience and a SC or compact RN license.

Details

• 23-bed inpatient General Neurology/Medical Stroke/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit for adult and geriatric patients
• Private patient rooms, including one reverse air flow room and nine hard-wired for continuous epilepsy monitoring
• Manages Medical Stroke and general neurology patients, including Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular diseases, seizures, and medically managed strokes
• Supports Comprehensive Spine Center and Comprehensive Epilepsy Center programs
• Cares for overflow of neurosurgical and spine surgery patients from sister units
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Required to work 4-5 weekend shifts per 4-week period plus holiday rotation
• Floating required within scope to meet facility needs, including between like units and sister facilities

Requirements

• Active SC or Multi-State/Compact RN license in hand
• BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with neurological/psychiatric conditions, CVA, and pre/post neurosurgery care preferred
• Skills in isolation precautions/PPE, oxygen administration, IV therapy/phlebotomy, peripheral line care, cardiac monitoring, and rapid response/code team participation
• Social Security number required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including respiratory support, IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response coordination
• May be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season, which runs June through November with peak activity in August and September
• Previous MUSC perm or PRN staff must be separated from the MUSC system for 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Non-local candidates are prioritized; local candidates may be considered within a 60-mile radius at a reduced rate
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position
• All compliance modules must be completed prior to start, averaging about 4 hours