Medical-Surgical RN
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: Complex Intervention Unit (Adult Med Surg / Acute Care)
• 18-bed adult acute care unit divided into:

  • 6 beds Acute Care side (1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio)
  • 12 beds Behavioral Health side (1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio)
• Patients have co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions
• RN floats within scope to meet facility needs
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, with holiday rotation
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Licensure & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit (verify with recruiter)

Work Environment & Additional Info

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9) and valid driver’s license/state ID
• Background checks including 7-year history and various federal/state registries
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts) required
• Nursys license verification required
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • 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 1 - March 31)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if positive history
• Physical exam updated annually attesting ability to meet job demands
• Color blind testing required prior to start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• COVID vaccination not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Facility-specific instructions and documentation will be provided after clearance

Note: This position requires flexibility to float between medical-surgical and behavioral health sides of the unit as needed.