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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), totaling 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5 (may vary based on staffing)
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities
• On-call: Not applicable

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience (first-time travelers not accepted)
• License: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC certified
• Additional Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit (check specific unit requirements)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility
• Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Holiday rotation required
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block scheduling possible with manager approval
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3
  • 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)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; NURSYS verification for RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exam required (unit-specific variations may apply)

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start is mandatory
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay platform modules must be completed before orientation
• Passport-style badge photo required before start
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into OurDay platform

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge required only for specific roles (not applicable for Medical Surgical RN)
• Facility allows floating to meet staffing needs
• Local radius considered up to 60 miles for local candidates

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with at least 2 years of specialty experience, holding a valid SC or compact RN license, and current BLS certification. The role requires flexibility with floating and weekend shifts, and compliance with comprehensive health and background requirements.