Medical-Surgical RN (Neuro/General Surgery)
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Med/Surg RN in Charleston, SC (Zip 29425) — 13-week contract at a Level I Trauma Center & Magnet Hospital. EPIC charting and BLS required.

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

Join a supportive acute care team as a Travel Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN) in historic Charleston, South Carolina. This travel nursing job offers hands-on experience in adult medical-surgical nursing at a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center and Magnet Hospital, with access to Charleston healthcare jobs and coastal living.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,530 - $1,610
• Location: Charleston, SC (Zip: 29425) — Charleston healthcare / South Carolina nursing jobs
• Position: Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
• Setting: Adult Acute Medical-Surgical Unit (8D EH, 13 beds)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts/week (07:00 – 19:30); holiday rotation
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: 1:4–5
• Charting/EHR: EPIC electronic health record experience preferred
• Uniform: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms
• Parking: Garage parking available; $20 registration fee for permit

Required Qualifications (Med/Surg RN)

• Active RN license: South Carolina or Multi-State/Compact (active or pending with proof of application)
• Minimum 1 year recent Medical-Surgical RN experience (2–3 years preferred)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record systems
• Charge experience preferred; strong clinical judgment in acute care/medical-surgical nursing
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Influenza vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• First-time travel nurses welcome

Responsibilities (Travel RN – Med/Surg)

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to adult and geriatric patients with diverse medical and surgical diagnoses
• Manage patient assignments on a 13-bed unit with typical ratios of 1:4–5
• Perform and manage clinical tasks including IV starts, central and peripheral line care, blood product administration, wound care and wound vac management, feeding tube care, and colostomy/ileostomy care
• Support ventilatory care: BiPAP/CPAP maintenance and monitoring
• Participate on rapid response and code teams as required
• Provide pre- and post-hemodialysis nursing care and collaborate with dialysis teams
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: IV team, PT/OT, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and social services
• Adhere to isolation precautions, PPE protocols, and hospital policies
• Complete orientation and required modules prior to assignment start
• Be prepared to assist with emergency response teams during hurricane season (June–November)

Experience Charleston’s history, culture, and coastal lifestyle while advancing your travel nursing career in a high-acuity, supportive environment. This Med/Surg RN travel opportunity is ideal for RNs seeking medical-surgical nursing experience, travel nurse assignments, or Charleston healthcare jobs.

Apply now to join our travel nursing team in Charleston, SC — great opportunity for Registered Nurses (RN) seeking travel nursing and medical-surgical roles. Join our healthcare team today!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.