Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a night shift position on a busy 48-bed surgical unit requiring a South Carolina or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a 48-bed 7th Floor Med/Surg unit caring for post-op and med surg patients in a fast-paced environment
• Patient ratios are 1:7, with a goal of 1:6
• Unit staffing includes 9 nurses, 5 PCTs, and 1 unit secretary per shift
• Uses EKG, bladder scanner, and ultra light IV insertion equipment
• Documentation completed in Meditech
• Schedule consists of three 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) with every other weekend required
• Overtime available
• Floating required on a PRN basis

Requirements

• Active SC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Med/Surg patient care experience required
• Experience with wound care, I/O catheters, and trach care preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted)
• One professional reference required (two required for Florida and Missouri candidates)
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to post-op and med surg patients including wound care, I/O catheter management, and trach care
• Unit is recognized for reduced hospital-acquired infections and multiple Daisy and Butterfly award winners
• Support includes 2 case managers and a social worker to assist with complex patient discharges
• Team emphasizes frequent huddles and iPhone communication to ensure coordination of care
• Navy blue or white scrubs required
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted