Registered Nurse I (Fall 2026 New Grad Blitz) - Main Neuroscience Stepdown and Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

8h•Onsite

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. This posting is for opportunities on the Main Hospital Neuroscience and Acute Care Units, specifically 8W Neuro Acute Care, 9W Neurology/Neuroscience, and 9E Neuroscience Intermediate Care. These units care for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of neurological conditions including neurosurgical patients (spine surgery, brain tumor resections, surgical stroke patients), general neurology patients (Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular diseases), and stroke patients. Nurses on these units manage arterial lines, external ventricular drains measuring ICPs, lumbar drains, and titration of high alert drips. 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. The units are described as fast-paced, highly functioning, and engaged teams.

Requirements

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.
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 work indoors (Continuous).
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 perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous).
Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous).
Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous).
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 in a latex safe environment (Continuous).
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous) (Selected Positions).

Nice To Haves

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.
Nurses are supported and encouraged to obtain a certification when eligible (on 8W Neuro Acute Care).
Nurses receive NIHS, ACLS, and EKG certification during orientation and Stroke Certification is a unit Magnet goal (on 9E Neuroscience Intermediate Care).
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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.
Manages arterial lines, external ventricular drains measuring ICPs, lumbar drains, and titration of high alert drips (on 9E Neuroscience Intermediate Care).
Cares for a variety of adult Neuroscience Acute Care patients, including those with neurosurgical conditions and general neurology/medical/surgical patients.
Supports Comprehensive Spine Center and Comprehensive Epilepsy Center programs.
Cares for overflow of Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and neuromuscular diseases.
Cares for Medical Stroke patients and general neurology patients.
Cares for overflow of neurosurgical patients and spine surgeries.