Registered Nurse I (Fall 2026 New Grad Blitz) - Orangeburg

MUSC Health; Orangeburg (SC); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

MUSC Health is seeking a Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) in Orangeburg, South Carolina. This position involves providing individualized nursing care to patients and families while collaborating with the healthcare team. A Bachelor of Nursing degree is preferred, and an Associate's degree is required. Candidates must have licensure as a registered nurse in South Carolina and current BLS certification.

The role involves working 36 hours per week with 3–12-hour shifts, and responsibilities include managing medication drips and delivering care in various units such as Emergency and Stepdown.

Qualificações

• Licensure as a registered nurse required.
• Current BLS certification mandatory.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in providing individualized nursing care to patients.
• Interact with healthcare team for achieving outcomes.
• Manage medication drips per physician orders.

Conhecimentos

Ability to perform job functions while standing

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs

Basic life support (BLS)

Formação académica

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) assists at the advanced beginner level in providing individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients and families utilizing principles and practices of the nursing process; interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Units

• 3 West (Medical/Telemetry): 30-bed medical unit with remote telemetry. Treats acutely ill patients with renal, cardiac, respiratory disease and post‑surgical and dialysis patients.
• 3 East (Telemetry): 45-bed remote telemetry, stroke‑certified unit. Treats acutely ill patients with renal, cardiac, respiratory disease and post‑surgical and dialysis patients.
• Stepdown Unit: 15‑bed adult intermediate care unit. Requires BLS upon hire and ACLS within 6 months of hire. Nurses manage medication drips such as insulin and cardiac medications per physician orders. NIHSS certification required after hire.
• Emergency Department: Level III Trauma Center with 43 treatment areas. Accepts new graduates beginning employment in January 2027 or later.

Schedule

36 hours per week. 3–12‑hour shifts. Shift types vary based on department needs.

Minimum Training and Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. Associate's degree required. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current basic life support (BLS) certification required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current BLS required.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
• *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Equal Opportunity & E-Verify

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please see: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees.