Transplant PCU Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU RN)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: 6 East Transplant (22-bed intermediate PCU/medical-surgical unit)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Patient Ratio: Night shift ratio varies between 1:3 or 1:4 depending on staffing
• Floating: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs
• Patient Population: Pre- and post-operative transplant patients (liver, kidney, kidney/pancreas), nephrology, and urology patients
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1+ year recent RN experience
• License: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association only)
  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER; check unit-specific requirements)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Radius: 60 miles (locals accepted on a case-by-case basis)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Important Notes

• Hurricane Season: June through November; all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time. Travelers should avoid confirming new or extended assignments during peak months (August and September) if this is a concern.
• Block Scheduling: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs.
• Parking: Parking permit required for garage use; additional fees may apply for other parking locations.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Licensure & Verification

• South Carolina RN license primary source verification required (3-5 weeks processing; walk-through/temp license option available for eligible candidates)
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• All licensure hits must be approved by the facility

Certifications

• ACLS and BLS must be current and valid (no certificates expiring within 30 days of start accepted)
• NIH Stroke Certification as required by unit
• Other certifications (PALS, TNCC, CHEMO, EFM, etc.) as applicable to specific units or roles

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• Required searches include SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification and transcript/diploma preferred or required

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Required immunizations or titers for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), with medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Facility Specific

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start
• Upload vaccination records (COVID, flu) into facility system
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment application with full work history, including PTO and contract assignments, no unaccounted gaps
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Radiation badge required for certain specialties (not required for this PCU RN role)

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position on a transplant PCU unit in Charleston, SC, requiring night shifts with weekend and holiday rotations. Candidates must have at least 1 year of recent RN experience, hold a valid SC or compact RN license, and current ACLS and BLS certifications. The role involves caring for complex transplant and nephrology patients in a Level I Trauma and Magnet-designated teaching hospital. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific onboarding is mandatory. Candidates should be prepared for potential hurricane season emergency assignments.