Registered Nurse I (Spring 2026 New Grad Blitz) - Rutledge Tower Holding

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Rutledge Tower Preop/Holding room consists of 12 preop bays that serve 9 operating rooms. We have a diverse adult patient population with numerous specialties. Our RNs & LPNs prep patients for surgery who often come from home (outpatients), a facility, the inpatient floor, and/or the Emergency department. Our Holding RNs/LPNs should be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment as, well as possess strong critical thinking, IV, & communication skills. Our staff works closely with the anesthesia team, surgeons & residents, OR nurses, & the PACU staff, to prepare patients for their procedure. The RT Preop/Holding room is open Monday - Friday, 0530-1700 (we are currently closed on weekends & major holidays). Job Summary/Purpose : 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.

Requirements

• BLS & ACLS are required.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees