Registered Nurse I (Spring 2026 New Grad Blitz) - Orthopedics and Trauma/Spine
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 Orthopedic and Trauma/Spine Units listed below, please apply to this posting by February 11, 2026. 10E Orthopedic MUSC’s Orthopedic Unit is located on 10 East in the Main Hospital in beautiful downtown Charleston. 10 East is a 20 bed acute care, post-operative unit, specializing in Orthopedic and Urology surgeries. Our patients seek us out for our expertise in adult reconstruction, total joint replacement, ortho trauma, ortho oncology, and urologic procedures. MUSC’s Joint Replacement program has received the Join Commission Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement and the Joint Commission Gold Seal Certification for Total Shoulder Replacement. The Orthopedic unit was awarded the NAON Nursing Excellence (ONE) Award acknowledging our commitment to professionalism in nursing practice through exemplary care for patient and achievement in quality outcomes. We are always looking for qualified, compassionate care team members to join our team. 10W Trauma/Spine Located on the top floor of the Main Hospital, 10 West is an acute care unit that encourages integrity, teamwork, and professional development. As a 21-bed unit, we accept a range of patients including those involved in car accidents, assaults, and traumatic falls. This high intensity population is accompanied by elective spine surgeries and overflows from the Emergency Department and Post Anesthesia Care Unit. While technically an acute care unit, our acuity level often feels like intermediate care. The group of strong supportive leaders and kind, welcoming staff make the most demanding days possible. If you're looking for a rewarding challenge, 10-West is a great fit for you.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
