Neuro/General Surgery Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

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

Unit & Shift Details

• Unit: 8-week Neuro/General Surgery Unit, 24-bed neuroscience-focused acute care with surgical and mixed general medicine patients
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4 or 1:5 depending on staffing
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: 3-4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Floating: Clinician may float within scope to meet unit needs
• Holiday rotation required
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification

Additional Requirements & Information

• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
• Open to block scheduling with manager approval
• Must comply with facility’s holiday and time-off restrictions
• Facility uses EPIC for charting
• Scrub color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

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

  • 7-year history, SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts)
• NURSYS license verification (active, unencumbered)
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 90 days of start
• Physical exam: Initial and annual, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if positive history
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 – Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed before orientation
• Passport-style photo required for badge

Notes for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

• This is a night shift travel contract position on a neuroscience/general surgery unit with a mixed patient population
• Minimum 1 year RN experience required; neuro experience preferred but not mandatory
• Must hold a valid South Carolina or compact RN license
• BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and health screenings is mandatory
• Facility uses EPIC for documentation and requires specific scrub colors
• Candidates should be prepared for possible emergency assignments during hurricane season
• Flu vaccination is mandatory during flu season unless a valid exemption is provided

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital environment with a focus on neuroscience and general surgery patient care.