Neuroscience PCU Registered Nurse
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Facility: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
Unit: 9E PCU Neuroscience Main Hospital

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), holidays as needed
• Patient Ratios: 1:3 to 1:4 depending on acuity
• Weekend Requirement: 4-5 weekend shifts per 4-week period as needed
• On-call: No on-call requirements
• Floating: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year PCU/Stepdown experience required
• License: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• First-timers: Accepted

Certifications Required

• BLS: American Heart Association (AHA) only
• ACLS: AHA only, required for PCU and other adult critical care units
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ER and as applicable
• Other Certifications:

  • PALS (if working in pediatric units)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required (not required for ER RNs)
  • Additional certifications as per unit-specific requirements

Scheduling & Attendance

• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval and unit needs
• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Travelers follow the same attendance policy as permanent staff
• Weekend callouts require makeup shifts within 7-10 days
• Holiday callouts require a doctor’s note and are considered for cancellation

Facility Highlights

• Beds: 820 staffed beds
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms
• Parking: Permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage parking; additional fees may apply for other locations
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Required searches include SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required; diploma/transcripts accepted as placeholders if needed
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers

Health & Immunization

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Drug screen: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
• COVID-19 vaccine highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Certifications & Competencies

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable to unit (e.g., OR competency if applicable)

Facility Specific

• Orientation modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge (frontal view, solid light background, business attire)
• Facility-specific physical assessment required for Sterile Processing Techs
• Radiation badge required for certain specialties (not applicable for this RN role unless specified)

Additional Notes

• Travelers must upload all required documentation into the facility’s system prior to start
• Attendance and compliance with facility policies are strictly enforced
• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency assignments during hurricane season

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity neuroscience PCU unit within a prestigious teaching hospital with strong support for travel nurses and contract staff.