Medical-Surgical RN
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

• Charleston, South Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Complex Intervention Unit (CIU)
• Level of Care: Adult Medical-Surgical / Acute Care
• Unit Focus: 12 beds for patients with co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions
• Total Unit Beds: 18 (6 Acute Care, 12 Behavioral Health)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Med-Surg side: 1:3
  • Behavioral Health side: 1:4
• RN float within scope to meet facility needs: Yes

Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Licensure & Certifications

• South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit (check specifics)
• Other certifications (e.g., PALS, TNCC) not required for this adult med-surg unit

Patient Population

• Adult acute care patients with medical and behavioral health needs
• Care team includes nurses and patient care technicians
• Unit divided by badge access doors separating acute care and behavioral health sides

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching facility
• Magnet-designated hospital
• Total staffed beds: 820
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Solid royal blue or white top with royal blue bottoms

Scheduling & Local Considerations

• Block schedule accommodations require manager approval and depend on unit needs
• Local radius: 60 miles
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis

Important Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; peak months are August and September
• Parking permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage use; additional fees may apply for other parking locations

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered RN license (NURSYS verification required)
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/booster documentation
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccination series, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (flu declinations not accepted)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions prior to start
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start

Additional Compliance Notes

• Radiation badge required only for specific roles (not applicable for this RN med-surg position)
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Block schedule requests and return-to-office (RTO) restrictions are subject to facility approval

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel nursing assignment.