Job Title
Travel RN – Medical/Surgical (Night Shift)
Location
Charleston, SC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Overtime may be available
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 42-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a goal patient ratio of 1:6 (may reach 1:7)
- Perform unit-specific procedures including wound care, Foley catheter insertion and maintenance, and trach care
- Utilize Meditech for clinical documentation in accordance with facility standards
- Participate in bedside shift report, team huddles, and patient safety initiatives
- Float to other units as needed per facility floating policy
- Work every other weekend and holidays in rotation with hospital staff
Required Qualifications
- Active RN licensure (compact or South Carolina)
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience
- Proficiency with standard Med/Surg equipment (EKG, bladder scanner, vein finder, etc.)
- Strong communication skills, teamwork orientation, and demonstrated compassion in patient care
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Meditech documentation system
- Background in high-volume or large Med/Surg unit environments
- Familiarity with patient safety protocols and fall prevention initiatives
Why Join Us
- Join a highly engaged, teamwork-driven unit that has been recognized for patient safety excellence, including a "Great Catch" award and recognition for most improved fall rate
- Work in one of the hospital's largest units, offering exposure to a wide variety of patient populations in a facility known for its trauma, burn, and robotic surgery services — all located in the vibrant coastal city of Charleston, SC