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
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), totaling 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Must float within scope to like units/sister facilities as needed
• Staffing Ratios: Approximately 1:5 (may vary)
• Holiday Rotation: Yes
• On-call: Not applicable

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Medical Surgical)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-timers (prior travel experience required)
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Other:

  • Must pass medication/pharmacology competency exam
  • Color blindness testing required prior to start
  • Competency exam required
  • Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually

Facility Highlights

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

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block scheduling possible with manager approval
• Local radius: 60 miles
• Locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 form)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year history with SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts as placeholder if needed)
• NURSYS license verification (active, unencumbered)
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (specific models required) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form
  • TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest x-ray if positive history
  • Annual TB questionnaire
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment history verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified

Orientation & Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination records into facility system
• Passport-style photo for badge required before start
• Facility-specific safety and compliance acknowledgments required

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge required only for specific roles (not applicable for Medical Surgical RN)
• Sterile Processing Techs have additional lab and physical assessment requirements (not applicable here)
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be accepted for this assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with prior travel contract experience who hold a valid SC or compact RN license and meet the certification and compliance requirements.