Med Surg (RN)
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• State: South Carolina
• City: Charleston
• Facility: MUSC Health Charleston
• Hospital System: Medical University of South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit Name: Complex Intervention Unit (2CIU)
• Unit Level of Care: Adult Med Surg or Acute Care
• Unit Focus: 12 beds for patients with co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions
• Shift: 3x12s, 7 PM - 7:30 AM with holiday rotation
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating Requirement: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Patient Ratios:

  • 1:3 on med-surg side
  • 1:4 on behavioral health side

Qualifications

• Years of Experience Required: 1 year
• Experience Required: Med-Surg experience, Epic
• First-Time Travelers Accepted: Yes
• License Required: South Carolina or Multi-State/Compact State RN License
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred for specific units
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred for pediatric units
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred for trauma units

Miscellaneous Information

• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Local Candidates Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility can call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block Schedule Accommodation: Requires manager's approval upon request

Hospital 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

Patient Population

• The CIU is an 18-bed adult acute care unit, divided into a 6-bed Acute Care side and a 12-bed side for patients with both medical and behavioral health needs. The unit is staffed with a free float charge nurse and patient care technicians when fully staffed.

Required Documentation

• Health Documents:

  • Initial physical exam (updated annually)
  • Fit test for N95 masks within 90 days prior to start
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days
  • COVID-19 vaccination records (highly preferred)

• Background Check: Required for all travelers, including verification of last 3 clinical employers.

• 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 dynamic environment focused on both medical and behavioral health care. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this role, please consider applying.