Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Charleston, South Carolina
• Facility: MUSC Health Charleston, part of the Medical University of South Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position/Specialty: MS Float Pool RN
• Schedule: 3x12 hour night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM), totaling 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Rotation: Required
• Floating: Will float to medical-surgical floors at the Main hospital and Ashley River Tower
• Patient Ratios: May vary depending on the unit assigned

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years of nursing experience preferred; first-timers accepted
• License Requirement: South Carolina or Multi-State/Compact State RN License
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - required for specific units
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required for pediatric units
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - required for specific units
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - not required for ER RNs

Additional Information

• Local Radius: 60 miles; locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block Schedule: Open to accommodating block schedules with manager approval

Facility Highlights

• Type of Facility: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years required
  • Flu vaccine documentation required for the flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccinations are highly preferred
• Health Documents:

  • Annual TB Questionnaire
  • Drug screening (10 panel) required within 90 days of start
  • Fit test for N95 masks required within 90 days prior to start
• Background Check: Required for all travelers, including verification of last 3 clinical employers

Application Requirements

• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment Application: Must include all PTO, contract assignments, and agency names
• Education Verification: Required, with a copy of diploma or transcripts preferred

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a prestigious healthcare facility while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment.