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

Job Details

• Discipline: Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Medical Surgical (MS RN)
• Shift: 3x12 hour rotating shifts (7p-7:30a / 7a-7:30p), including holiday rotation
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5
• Floating: Clinician will float within scope to meet facility needs
• Experience Required: 3 years of Medical Surgical experience (higher end of 2-3 years stated)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Unit Description

• 13-bed inpatient adult acute med-surg unit open 24/7
• Serves medical and surgical patients from general or family medicine service lines
• Accepts direct and new admissions from ED, post recovery, or other inpatient units

Required Qualifications

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

Work Environment & Expectations

• Guaranteed hours with allowance for 1 shift call-off per 2 weeks
• Rotating shifts with holiday coverage
• Facility is a Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, and Magnet Hospital
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms

Health & Compliance Requirements

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required

Health Documents

• Physical exam updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers: Tdap (within 10 years), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titers or vaccines), Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if positive history
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), or medical/religious exemption accepted (no declinations)
• COVID vaccines highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blind testing required prior to start
• Competency exam required

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start is mandatory
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules must be completed before orientation; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Parking permit available with a $20 registration fee for garage use

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; travelers should consider this before accepting assignments during this period
• Facility allows block scheduling with manager approval, dependent on unit needs

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a supportive team and excellent resources.