Wound Care Registered Nurse
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: No floating outside like units; may float to like units only
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet designation
• Level 1 Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrubs provided by facility
• Parking: Cost applies only for nights and weekends; one-time $20 parking pass

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 2 years of Wound Care experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Wound Care Certified Nurse (WOCN) certification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Background check within 1 year including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County and state criminal checks (including South Carolina)
  • National criminal and sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed)
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Drug screen: 10-panel urine drug test within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Color blindness test prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exam required
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or documented history with chest x-ray as applicable
  • Annual TB questionnaire
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (documentation must be uploaded before deadline)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

Additional Requirements

• Clear, passport-style badge photo with solid light background, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses, frontal view only
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to start (approximate duration 2 hours)
• Radius rule: Must live within 60 miles of facility
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Radiation badge not required for this position

Notes

• Candidates with background hits, arrests, or convictions may not be eligible for temporary licensure walk-through process
• Candidates must renew any certifications expiring within 30 days of start prior to assignment
• Facility may send travelers home if orientation modules or required documentation are incomplete upon arrival
• Sterile processing physical assessment and labs are not applicable for this RN position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Wound Care RN travel assignment.