Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Orangeburg, SC

    Highlights

    Participate in emergency response team assignments during hurricane season (June through November), which may be required of all staff and contractors. Perform and manage wound vacs, chest tubes, and surgical dressings as part of routine patient care.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOrangeburg, SC

    Description

    Job Title

    Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

    Location

    Orangeburg, SC | Acute Care Hospital

    Schedule / Job Type

    Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Onsite

    Key Responsibilities
    • Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
    • Perform and manage wound vacs, chest tubes, and surgical dressings as part of routine patient care
    • Rotate every other weekend as part of the standard schedule
    • Float within scope to meet facility needs across like units as required
    • Participate in emergency response team assignments during hurricane season (June through November), which may be required of all staff and contractors
    Required Qualifications
    • Active South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be in hand prior to start date
    • BLS certification required – American Heart Association (AHA) only
    • Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse; first-time travelers accepted
    • Hands-on experience with wound vacs, chest tubes, and surgical dressings
    • Proficiency with Epic charting system
    • Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
    Preferred Experience / Skills
    • ACLS certification preferred
    • Previous charge nurse experience
    Why Join Us
    • Work at a Level III Trauma facility with no on-call requirements and no parking costs
    • Block scheduling may be available with prior approval, offering flexibility in how you structure your assignment

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