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

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Patient Ratio: Night shift ratio ranges from 1:3 to 1:4 depending on staffing
• Floating: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs
• Unit: 22-bed intermediate PCU/medical-surgical unit specializing in pre- and post-operative transplant (liver, kidney, kidney/pancreas), nephrology, and urology patients
• Monitoring: Central monitor system for step-down rooms and telemetry; 5 beds with bedside monitors for transplant patients
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Charting System: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • 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 with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31), medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed

Documentation and Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and national registries
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; NURSYS verification for RN licenses
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted if verification not possible
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses
• Facility Specific: Completion of orientation modules and first day instructions prior to start; estimated 2 hours to complete

Additional Notes

• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals: Accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Hurricane Season: June through November; all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams during this period
• Parking: Permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage use; additional fees may apply for other parking locations

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this PCU RN travel contract position.