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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• Work 3x12 hour rotating shifts (7p-7:30a / 7a-7:30p), including holiday rotation
• Weekend requirement every other weekend (EOW)
• Patient ratios: 1:4-5
• Float within clinical scope to meet unit needs
• Unit: 13-bed inpatient adult acute medical-surgical unit, open 24/7
• Unit serves medical and surgical patients from general or family medicine service lines, including new admissions from ED, post recovery, or other inpatient units
• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification

Required Licenses and Certifications

• South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required for adult critical care units, ER, ICU, cath lab (RNs), labor & delivery, interventional radiology (RNs), PACU, PCU, pre-op, observation unit
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS for pediatric units, TNCC for trauma units, etc.)—verify with unit-specific job description

Schedule and Work Conditions

• Rotating shifts with holiday and weekend rotations
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval, depending on unit needs
• Local radius: 60 miles

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching facility
• Magnet designated hospital
• Uses EPIC for charting
• Scrub color: Solid royal blue or white tops with royal blue bottoms for RNs

Important Notes

• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams
• Fit testing with specific N95 masks required annually
• COVID-19 vaccinations are highly preferred but not required; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Flu vaccination required during flu season (August-April) with no declinations accepted
• Extensive background checks and verifications required, including education, licensure, and employment history
• Facility-specific orientation modules and documentation must be completed prior to start
• Radiation badge required for certain specialties/units (not applicable for this med-surg RN role unless specified)

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Proof of 2 clinical references
• Completed employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start
• Immunizations or titers for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, tetanus/diphtheria/Tdap
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender registry, and employment verification for last 3 clinical employers

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Nurse with medical-surgical experience in Charleston, SC. The role requires 2-3 years of med-surg experience, appropriate RN licensure, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. The position involves rotating 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday rotations on a 13-bed adult acute med-surg unit. Candidates must complete extensive compliance documentation and certifications prior to start. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.