Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Neuro/General Surgery)
Location
Charleston, SC
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 36 Hours/Week | Holiday Rotation Required | Weekend Requirement: 3–4 shifts per 4-week schedule
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed mixed neurosurgery and general surgery unit, including patients with and without a stepdown component
- Manage a patient assignment within a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, subject to staffing conditions
- Monitor and assess neurological and post-surgical patients, responding promptly to changes in condition
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly using EPIC electronic health records
- Float within clinical scope to other areas of the facility as needed to meet patient care demands
- Participate in emergency response team assignments as required, including during hurricane season (June–November)
Required Qualifications
- Active South Carolina RN License or Multi-State/Compact State RN License (SC license must be active prior to start date)
- Minimum 1 year of registered nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Ability to work night shifts including weekends and holidays on a rotating basis
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior neurology or neurosurgery nursing experience
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or experience
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work at a Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, and Magnet-designated hospital
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this position