Medical-Surgical RN
Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Beaufort, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Profile

• 29-bed general surgical and orthopedic unit with medical overflow
• 4T Medical Surgical unit with stepdown/PCU responsibilities
• Nurses will float to PCU unit as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Stepdown experience
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Certifications & Competencies

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required
• NIH Stroke Certification required for Med Surg RNs
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

• Meditech

Scheduling Details

• Weekdays, every other weekend, float, and holidays as needed

Uniform

• Scrubs not provided; royal blue/white scrubs required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• Criminal background check within 6 months (or within 30 days for new candidates)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for every contract renewal
• Primary source license verification and NURSYS verification required
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands required
• Immunizations and titers required or facility-specific declination forms for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccine series)
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required; TB questionnaire required for positive responders
• Drug testing (10 panel) within 6 months or 30 days depending on hire date; instant tests not accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required year-round
• COVID vaccination or declination required
• Badge photo required (no hats, sunglasses, filters, or altered images)
• Completion of ~81 Relias training modules prior to first shift and orientation
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Performance evaluation required if previously completed assignments through any agency
• Skills checklist must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must sign facility-specific confidentiality and job description documents
• Orientation may include up to 8 hours of training
• Facility is strict on documentation and compliance requirements

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with stepdown/PCU skills seeking a travel contract in South Carolina.