Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including between like units
• Unit Description:

  • Digestive Disease Inpatient Units (21 beds) providing complex medical/surgical care for patients 17 years and older, including Bariatric and Autologous Islet Cell Programs
  • Primary services include General Medical Hospitalist, Hepatology, and GI Surgery (Pancreobiliary, Bariatric, Surgical Oncology)
  • Uses a modified modular nursing model to enhance teamwork

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Scheduling & Other Requirements

• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval, depending on unit needs
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis within a 60-mile radius
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• During hurricane season (June–November), employees may be assigned to emergency response teams; travelers should consider this before accepting assignments during peak months (August and September)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency exam and general competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest X-ray if positive history
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters accepted if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but declinations are not
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Radiation Badge: Not required for this position

Facility & Orientation

• 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
• Parking: Permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage use; additional fees may apply for other parking locations
• Orientation:

  • Completion of online modules prior to start is mandatory; failure to complete results in being sent home
  • Modules take approximately 2 hours and must be completed on a computer (not mobile)
  • First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay platform used for document uploads and training
  • Passport-style badge photo required before start

Additional Notes

• Travelers must upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into the facility’s system
• Background or licensure issues may delay or prevent assignment
• Candidates with facial hair are encouraged to shave or provide their own PAPR for fit testing
• Facility reserves the right to approve candidates with more than 7 days of requested time off or holiday time off

This position offers an opportunity to work in a complex, multidisciplinary inpatient medical-surgical environment with a supportive team and advanced patient care models.