Outpatient Clinic RN – Endocrinology/Infectious Disease
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Registered Nurse – Outpatient Clinic

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Endocrinology/Infectious Disease
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Patient Ratio: 5:1
• Floating: Not required
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-call: Not required
• Patient Population/Diagnosis: Diabetes, Thyroid disorders, HIV, Infectious diseases

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of clinic experience, with clinic experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Endocrinology

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• 820 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• RN uniform: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms

Work Hours

• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Local Candidates

• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis within a 60-mile radius

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• Must include: SSN Trace, SC Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals

Licensure Verification

• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered SC RN license or compact license
• NURSYS verification required
• Licensure hits must be approved by facility

Health and Safety

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low/negative titer
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low/negative titer
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest x-ray if previously positive
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31)

Certifications

• BLS required for all clinical candidates
• ACLS required for specific units (verify applicability)
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke, etc.) as required by unit

Competency Exams

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exam required

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload COVID vaccination records if available; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Radiation badge required only for specific roles (not applicable for this RN outpatient clinic role)

Employment History and References

• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Additional Notes

• All required documents (driver’s license, social security card, education verification, background checks, certifications, health documents) must be submitted and approved prior to start
• Facility may approve or deny requested time off based on needs; all requests must be submitted at time of application
• Parking permit available with a $20 registration fee for garage use; additional fees may apply for other parking locations

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in Endocrinology/Infectious Disease at an outpatient clinic in Charleston, SC.