Medical-Surgical RN
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: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5 (may vary based on staffing)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-Call: Not applicable
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility & Work Environment

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 820
• Charting system: EPIC
• Uniform: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms
• Parking: Permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage parking; additional fees may apply for other locations

Scheduling & Hours

• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local radius for travel: 60 miles
• Local candidates considered 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, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; NURSYS verification for RNs
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses
• Radiation Badge: Required only for specific departments (not applicable for Medical Surgical RN)

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:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Competency exam required; pediatric OR candidates may use regular OR competency if no pediatric experience

Additional Notes

• Travelers must complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• All required certifications must be valid beyond 30 days from start date; expiring certifications must be renewed or scheduled for renewal before start
• Facility allows floating between similar units to meet staffing needs

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Medical Surgical RN travel assignment.