Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

3268215

**Local candidates with a permanent address within 60 miles from the facility will be considered at a lower rate** 

Why This Role?

Join a newly opened, fast-paced Med-Surg unit within one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. This position offers a highly collaborative environment with strong interdisciplinary support, advanced resources, and exposure to complex adult medical-surgical patient populations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Med-Surg RN looking to work in a teaching hospital setting with high clinical standards and career growth potential.

Unit Overview:

This is a 13-bed adult acute care Med-Surg unit that manages a wide variety of medical and surgical patients, including direct admissions from the ED, post-procedure patients, and transfers from other inpatient units.

• High-acuity Med-Surg population
• Open 24/7 acute care unit
• Strong interdisciplinary team support
• Clinical track unit with diverse diagnoses 

Shift Details:

• 3x12 Hour Rotating Shifts
  • Days: 07:00 AM – 07:30 PM
  • Nights: 07:00 PM – 07:30 AM
• Every other weekend is required (EOW)
• Holiday rotation required
• Schedule dependent on unit needs 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive Med-Surg nursing care for adult and geriatric patients
• Manage telemetry monitoring and respond to cardiac changes
• Administer medications including insulin, heparin, and PCA therapy
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and wound vac management
• Manage IV therapy, central lines, PICC lines, and ports
• Assist with respiratory support including oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, and suctioning
• Provide care for patients with surgical drains, ostomies, and feeding tubes
• Monitor post-hemodialysis and renal failure patients
• Respond to rapid response and code situations as needed 

Required Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of Med-Surg experience required
• Strong independent clinical practice required (new unit environment)
• Ability to float within scope as needed
• Must be comfortable with high patient turnover and diverse diagnoses
• First-time travelers accepted 

Certifications:

• BLS from AHA (Required) 

Charting System:

• Epic (Required) 

Facility Highlights:

• Level I Trauma Center
• 820 staffed beds
• Strong interdisciplinary support:
  • IV Therapy Team
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Rapid Response Teams
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Phlebotomy & Imaging Services 

Scheduling & Expectations:

• Rotating shifts (days/nights)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating required within facility needs
• Guaranteed hours: facility may cancel 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Orientation: 24 hours 

Additional Notes:

• South Carolina or compact RN license required
• Up to 7 days RTO preferred (approval required for more)
• Hurricane season (June–November): possible emergency assignment requirement