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

Registered Nurse (PCU RN) - Charleston, South Carolina

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (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
• Unit: 6 East Transplant - 22 bed intermediate PCU/medical-surgical unit
• Patient Population: Pre- and post-operative transplant (liver, kidney, kidney/pancreas), nephrology, and urology patients
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms
• Parking: Permit required for garage parking; additional fees may apply for other locations

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility
• Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Central monitor system for step-down rooms and Telemetry
• 5 beds with bedside monitors for transplant patients

Requirements

Experience & Licensure

• Minimum 1+ year recent RN experience
• South Carolina RN License or Multi-State/Compact RN License required
• First-time travelers accepted

Certifications (AHA only unless noted)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as required by unit
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required (not required for ER RNs)
• Other certifications as applicable to unit or specialty

Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam required
• Color Blind Testing required prior to start
• Competency Exam required (Peds OR comp exam preferred for Pediatric OR)

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local radius: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam (initial and annual) 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 required
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest X-ray if positive history
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Background checks including 7-year history, SSN trace, sex offender registry, national criminal, FACIS, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification and diploma/transcripts as needed
• Primary source verification of state license (active, unencumbered)
• NURSYS verification for RN licenses
• Photo for badge: clear, passport-style, solid light background, business casual attire, frontal view only
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to start
• Radiation badge required for certain specialties (not applicable for this RN position unless specified)

Additional Notes

• Travelers must upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into the facility’s system prior to start
• Failure to complete required modules or provide documentation may result in being sent home or delayed start
• Facility may require additional certifications or competencies based on specific unit needs
• Candidates with background or licensure issues may face delays or require facility approval

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity transplant PCU within a prestigious Level I Trauma and Magnet-designated teaching hospital. Night shift nurses will care for complex transplant and nephrology patients with support from advanced monitoring technology. Compliance with strict credentialing, health, and safety requirements is mandatory.