Registered Nurse I (Spring 2026 New Grad Blitz) - Main Neuroscience Stepdown and Acute Care
About The Position
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. If you are interested in any of the Main Hospital Neuroscience and Acute Care Units listed below, please apply to this posting for the Spring 2026 New Grad Blitz. 8W Neuro Acute Care 8 West is a 24-bed inpatient mixed Neuroscience unit for adult and geriatric patients located in the West wing on the 8th floor of the main hospital. All patient rooms are private. The floor manages a variety of adult Neuroscience Acute Care patients with a focus on Neurosurgical patients including spine surgery, brain tumor resections, surgical stroke patients, and supports the Comprehensive Spine Center program. The mixed patient population provides a unique opportunity to learn about a variety of neurosurgical interventions in addition to general neurology/medical/surgical patients. 8W also supports our sister units and care for overflow of Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and neuromuscular diseases. 8W nurses are supported and encouraged to obtain a certification when eligible. 9W Neurology/Neuroscience 9 West is a 23-bed inpatient General Neurology/Medical Stroke/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit for adult and geriatric patients located in the West wing on the ninth floor of the main hospital. All patient rooms are private, with one room designated as a reverse air flow room. Nine rooms are hard-wired to accommodate continuous epilepsy monitoring which is a program unique to 9 West. The floor also manages Medical Stroke patients and general neurology patients including diagnosis such as Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular diseases, seizures and strokes managed medically. 9 West supports Comprehensive Spine Center and Comprehensive Epilepsy Center programs and accreditation. We support our sister units and care for overflow of neurosurgical patients and spine surgeries as well. 9E Neuroscience Intermediate Care 9 East is a 23 bed Neuroscience step-down unit caring for adult Stroke, Neurosurgery, & Neurology high acuity patients. Nurses manage arterial lines, external ventricular drains measuring ICPs, lumbar drains, and titration of high alert drips. Patient population includes Ischemic strokes and hemorrhagic strokes, tumor resections, spine/neurosurgeries, neuro endovascular interventions and epilepsy. Nurses receive NIHS, ACLS, and EKG certification during orientation and Stroke Certification is a unit Magnet goal. Staffing ratios are 1:3 or 1:4 based on acuity. 9 East is a fast paced, highly functioning and engaged team. MUSC offers student loan repayment and tuition assistance, succession planning with many professional growth opportunities, orientation is individualized meeting often, has an Accredited Nurse Residency Program and self-scheduling platform. The type of Care Team Member who would be a good fit for our unit is a professional with a strong work ethic looking to join a team promoting best patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
- RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
- Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Benefits
- MUSC offers student loan repayment and tuition assistance, succession planning with many professional growth opportunities, orientation is individualized meeting often, has an Accredited Nurse Residency Program and self-scheduling platform.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
