Night Shift Nurse – Orthopedic Med-Surgical Unit

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Orthopedic Medical Surgical Unit on the night shift. You will deliver patient-centered care to orthopedic and medical-surgical patients in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, administer medications safely, and collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and the care team. SC RN license and BLS required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current South Carolina Registered Nurse license or compact state RN license required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes, and respond quickly to clinical needs.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve the best patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

South Carolina RN license

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Orthopedic Medical Surgical Unit on the night shift. You will deliver patient-centered care to orthopedic and medical-surgical patients in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, administer medications safely, and collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and the care team. SC RN license and BLS required.