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

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Neuro)

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

Job Details

• Unit: 23-bed inpatient General Neurology/Medical Stroke/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular diseases, seizures, and medically managed strokes
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: 4-5 weekend shifts per 4-week period plus holiday rotation
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities as needed
• Special Notes:

  • Unit supports Comprehensive Spine and Epilepsy Center programs
  • May care for overflow neurosurgical and spine surgery patients
  • During hurricane season (June–November), staff may be assigned to emergency response teams

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Completed and accurate I-9 form with work eligibility attestation
• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed)
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers search (for sub vendors)
• Nursys license verification (active, unencumbered, no pending actions)
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or fewer if applicable)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if previously positive
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Competency & Training

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• General competency exam required
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) before orientation; must be done on a computer, not a phone
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system prior to start

Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style badge photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses; must be submitted by Wednesday before start week
• Completion of first day instructions and OurDay modules prior to orientation; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Radiation badge required only for specific specialties (not applicable for this RN role)
• Possible assignment to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June–November)

Additional Notes

• Travelers should be prepared to float to similar units as needed
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Hurricane season may affect assignment confirmation and extensions

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuro-medical surgical unit with a focus on complex neurological conditions and stroke care, requiring night shift availability and weekend coverage.