PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU/Stepdown, Neuroscience Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: 9E PCU Neuroscience Main Hospital
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:3 to 1:4 (based on acuity)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: 4-5 weekend shifts in a 4-week period as needed
• On-call: No call requirements
• Floating: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year PCU/Stepdown experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• First-time travelers accepted

Certifications Required

• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER and applicable units)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS for pediatric units, TNCC for trauma units)

Scheduling & Attendance

• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval
• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Travelers must adhere to the same attendance policies as permanent staff
• Weekend callouts require makeup shifts within 7-10 days
• Holiday callouts require a doctor’s note

Facility Highlights

• 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

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 form)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year work/living history
  • SSN Trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts)
• NURSYS license verification (active, unencumbered)
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Annual flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption (flu season August-April)
• TB test: T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start, or chest x-ray if positive history
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Competency exams as applicable (medication, pharmacology, OR competency)
• Color blindness testing prior to start

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start is mandatory
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge (frontal view, business casual attire)
• COVID and flu vaccine documentation must be uploaded into facility system
• Attendance to orientation required; failure to complete modules may result in being sent home

Additional Notes

• During hurricane season (June-November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams
• Radiation badges required for certain specialties (not applicable for this RN position unless specified)
• Locals may be accepted but with specific rate considerations

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU/Stepdown experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in a Level I Trauma and Magnet-designated teaching hospital.