Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule: 3x12-hour rotating shifts (Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Patient ratio: 1:5
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Unit: 21-bed inpatient medical-surgical unit with private rooms
• Patient population: Traumatic and orthopedic injuries, general surgery, plastic surgery (restorative/reconstructive), elective spine surgery; adult and geriatric patients when capacity allows
• Facility type: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms
• Floating: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local candidates accepted within 60 miles radius

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with recent experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers accepted
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Emergency response team assignment required (hurricane season June-November)
• Parking permit available with a registration fee; additional fees may apply for parking outside designated garage
• COVID-19 vaccines highly preferred but not required; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to start
• Prior travel experience is not required

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse in a medical-surgical unit with rotating 12-hour shifts in Charleston, SC. The role requires a South Carolina RN license, BLS, ACLS, and other certifications depending on unit assignment. Candidates must meet comprehensive health, background, and competency requirements. First-time travelers are welcome, and local candidates within 60 miles are accepted. The facility is a Level I Trauma Center with a strong emphasis on emergency preparedness and professional development.