Medical-Surgical/PCU RN
Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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

Job Description

• Requires 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience (including stepdown/PCU experience).
• Nurses will float to the PCU unit as needed.
• Patient ratios: 1:5 / 1:6.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Must have a South Carolina nursing license.
• Shift schedule includes weekdays, every other weekend, float, and holidays as needed.
• Electronic Medical Record system used: Meditech.

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
• South Carolina RN License

Required Qualifications

• No license or background issues accepted.
• Must be able to work within a 50-mile radius of the facility.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Criminal background check within 6 months of start (or within 30 days for new candidates)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Primary source verification of nursing license (NURSYS verification required)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella titers or vaccinations (or declination)
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (or declination)
  • Varicella titer or vaccinations (or declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (for placements starting on or after 9/10/2025)
  • COVID vaccination or declination
• Drug testing: 10-panel within 6 months (or 30 days for new candidates), instant tests not accepted
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance evaluation if previously completed assignments through any agency
• Completed employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Completion of required Relias training modules (~81 modules) prior to first shift and orientation
• Badge photo meeting facility standards

Additional Notes

• Facility is strict on documentation and compliance requirements.
• Orientation includes opportunity to complete required training modules if not done prior to start.
• Floating to PCU unit requires flexibility and relevant experience.

Prior travel experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted).