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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
• Floating: Clinician may float within scope to meet unit needs
• Unit Description:

  • 13-bed inpatient adult acute medical-surgical unit
  • Open 24/7
  • Serves medical and surgical patients from general or family medicine service lines
  • Accepts direct and new admissions from Emergency Department, post recovery, or other inpatient units
• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Local candidates: Considered on a case-by-case basis

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Specialty Experience: 2-3 years of medical-surgical nursing experience (use higher value if discrepancy)
• License: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or American Red Cross accepted
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only, required for adult critical care and certain units
• Preferred Experience: Charge nurse experience preferred

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Holiday rotation required
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local radius: 60 miles
• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9)
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card
• Background checks including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts preferred)
• NURSYS license verification (RN)
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam: Initial and annual updates required
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Annual flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption (flu season August-April)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if positive history
• Color blindness testing prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams required and may vary by unit
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to start
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must upload COVID vaccination records if available; COVID vaccination is highly preferred but not required. If declining, a vaccination declination form must be completed.
• Radiation badge required only for specific roles/units (not applicable for this position).
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Parking permit available with a registration fee (details provided upon hire)
• Charting system used: EPIC
• Dress code: Solid royal blue or white top with royal blue bottoms for RNs

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a medical-surgical unit requiring 2-3 years of experience, appropriate licensure, and certifications including BLS and ACLS. The role involves 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday rotations, floating as needed, and compliance with extensive health and background documentation. Orientation and competency requirements must be completed prior to start. Candidates should be prepared for potential emergency response duties during hurricane season.