Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room | MidShift

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. You will assess, treat, and educate patients with emergent needs while collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

Minimum one year RN experience and an active SC or compact state license are required. BLS certification is mandatory; ACLS/PALS and other certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of one year of Registered Nurse experience.
• Current RN license through SC Board or compact state.
• BLS certification (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to ED patients.
• Utilize nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and coordinate with care teams.
• Educate patients and families on treatment, medications, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety and quality standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary 10 AM–10 PM | Make Every Moment Matter Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001480 LAN - Emergency Dept (LMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Evening (United States of America)

Ready to make a difference when it matters most? Join our Emergency Department team as a Registered Nurse and be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise, compassion, and quick thinking can make a lasting impact on patients and families. As an Emergency Department RN, you’ll provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to individuals with a wide range of emergent and complex needs. You’ll work alongside an experienced team of nurses, providers, technicians, and support staff to assess patients, prioritize care, respond to changing conditions, and deliver exceptional outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Provide professional nursing care to patients throughout the Emergency Department.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Respond quickly and effectively to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment, medications, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational and professional standards.
• Support a culture of teamwork, safety, compassion, and patient advocacy.
• Participate in emergency and critical-care interventions appropriate to the patient's needs.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of one year of Registered Nurse experience required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license through the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Additional certifications may include:
  • AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Crisis Prevention Training

Why Join Our Emergency Department?

Emergency nursing is more than a job — it’s being there for patients during some of their most critical moments. If you thrive in a team environment, enjoy variety, and are ready to put your nursing skills into action, this is an opportunity to grow while making a meaningful difference every day. Bring your experience. Bring your compassion. Bring your ability to stay calm when it matters most. Your next shift could be the one that changes a life. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The 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.

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT.

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina.

The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry.

In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites.

U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50.

The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.