Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cerebral Vascular Accident, Emergency Response, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Hospital, Medical Record System, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Nephrology, Nursing, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Staff Requirements, Surveillance, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Urology
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown
LocationCharleston, SC
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend and holiday rotation required | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in an intermediate PCU/step-down setting with a focus on pre- and post-operative transplant (liver, kidney, kidney/pancreas), nephrology, and urology patients
- Monitor patients using central monitoring systems and bedside monitors, with close observation for transplant patients requiring heightened surveillance
- Maintain patient ratios of 1:3 or 1:4 on night shift, adjusting as needed based on unit demands
- Document all patient care activities accurately using EPIC electronic health records
- Float within scope of practice to other units as needed to meet facility staffing requirements
- Participate in emergency response team assignments as required during hurricane season (June through 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 recent PCU, IMC, or step-down nursing experience
- Current ACLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) only
- Current BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) only
- Current NIH Stroke Scale certification through American Heart Association (AHA) only
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience caring for transplant, nephrology, or urology patient populations
- Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records system
- Experience working in a Level I Trauma Center, teaching facility, or Magnet-designated hospital
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work at a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated teaching facility with a specialized transplant unit
- First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch or advance your travel nursing career