Resource Registered Nurse | PRN

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Inpatient Resource Nurse to support multiple inpatient teams with flexibility, prioritization, and clinical expertise. You will collaborate with Charge Nurses to improve patient flow and ensure safe, efficient care across units.

Requirements include BSN preferred, graduation from an accredited nursing program, SC RN license, BLS, and 2 years of acute care experience; ACLS as required by unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Two years of recent acute care RN experience preferred.
• Strong medical-surgical clinical skills, IV proficiency, and prioritization abilities.
• Previous Charge Nurse, Resource Nurse, or preceptor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting nurses with assessments, medications, IV access, treatments, and other clinical needs.
• Assisting with admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient throughput.
• Providing additional clinical support during high census, increased acuity, or staffing challenges.
• Serving as a clinical resource and mentor while helping nurses navigate changing patient care priorities.
• Supporting safe patient handoffs, timely documentation, and coordinated care across inpatient units.

Skills

Clinical nursing

IV proficiency

Assessment

Care coordination

Mentoring

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR

Job description

Job Description Summary Be the Support. Make the Difference. Keep Patient Care Moving. Are you an experienced RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and loves being the nurse other nurses can count on? Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC001508 LAN - MedSurg 6th Floor (LMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 16 Work Shift Job Description

Join MUSC Health as an Inpatient Resource Nurse, where your clinical expertise, flexibility, and teamwork will make a difference for both patients and nursing staff. This is an exciting opportunity for an RN who enjoys variety, excels at prioritizing patient care, and wants to support multiple inpatient teams without being tied to a traditional patient assignment.

What Makes This Role Different?

As an Inpatient Resource Nurse, you’ll partner with Charge Nurses and frontline nursing teams to provide hands-on clinical support, improve patient flow, and help ensure safe, efficient patient care.

Your Day May Include:

• Supporting nurses with assessments, medications, IV access, treatments, and other clinical needs.
• Assisting with admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient throughput.
• Providing additional clinical support during periods of high census, increased acuity, or staffing challenges.
• Serving as a clinical resource and mentor while helping nurses navigate changing patient care priorities.
• Supporting safe patient handoffs, timely documentation, and coordinated care across inpatient units.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience

Two years of recent acute care RN experience preferred. Strong medical-surgical clinical skills, IV proficiency, and excellent prioritization abilities. Previous Charge Nurse, Resource Nurse, or preceptor experience preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

Current South Carolina RN license or multistate compact RN privilege required. Current BLS certification required. Additional certifications, including ACLS, as required by assigned unit or hospital policy.

Ready to Be the Nurse Who Marks Everyone's Shift Better? If you're a confident, adaptable RN who enjoys teamwork, clinical variety, and making an impact beyond a traditional patient assignment, we want you on our team!

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.

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