Registered Nurse I (Fall 2026 New Grad Blitz) - Adult Intensive Care Units (ICUs)

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•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. The following Intensive Care Units will be participating in the Fall 2026 New Grad blitz. Please apply to this posting by August 5 if you are interested in any of the units below: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) 5 West, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is a 23-bed mixed acuity Heart and Vascular unit. 14 of our patient rooms are dedicated to service ICU level patients including management of swan Ganz catheters, intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impellas, ventilated patients, and CRRT. The remaining 9 beds serve intermediate level patients. The nurses on this unit can manage a-lines, lumbar drains, and titrate cardiac drips on the intermediate care patients. Our patient population consists of primarily Advance Heart Failure, Cardiology, and Vascular surgery patients. This unit functions as the stepdown unit for the Ashley River Tower offering a higher level of care for the many specialties in this building. Nurse: patient ratios range from 1:1-1:3 based on patient acuity. This highly engaged team is innovative, dynamic, and fast-paced. Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) The CTICU is a 21 bed Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit specializing in everything Cardiac Surgery. We care for patients post operatively after coronary bypass, valve replacements/repairs, and aortic dissection repairs. We also care for patients after thoracic surgery including esophagectomies, and pneumonectomies. We are the only heart and lung transplant center in the State and are top 5 in the nation for LVAD implantation. We care for patients that have many different methods of mechanical circulatory support i.e. intraortic balloon pumps, impellas, centrimag, and we are the only adult unit that manages VA ECMO. We are the only unit that is specialized and certified in CSU-ALS which is ACLS for post cardiac surgery. Any one of our beds can be used for emergent surgeries and procedures. Given the fast pace, and high acuity we have an extensive orientation process. There are several opportunities for professional growth, with experienced nurses expanding their skills through Rapid Response or ECMO teams, and engaging in leadership through our highly active RSL/CSL roles. The unit Shared Governance is actively contributing to any practice changes and workflow improvements. Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) MSICU is an 18-bed unit that provides care to adult patients covering various medical and surgical patient populations. The various medical diagnoses include multi-system organ failure, hematology/oncology, pulmonary hypertension, sepsis, respiratory failure, and post lung transplants. This intensive care unit also has a sub-specialty in digestive disease and cares for patients with renal, endocrine, liver disease, GI surgery and GI hemorrhage, pancreatitis, and islet cell transplants. In addition, MSICU cares for the obstetric patients requiring ICU level of care. Staff are trained in advanced hemodynamic monitoring, continuous renal replacement therapy, ECMO, pulmonary artery catheters, and aggressive ventilator therapy. The MSICU has earned the Silver Beacon Award. Specialty Medical ICU (SMICU) The Specialty Medical ICU (SMICU) is an 18-bed intensive care unit located on the 5th floor within the historic Main Hospital. The unit cares for a diverse patient population, including those with pulmonary, renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal bleeding, endocrine, overdose, and infectious disease conditions. In the future, the SMICU will also expand its scope to include the care of fresh liver transplant patients. The SMICU serves as the designated Sharing Hope organ donor unit, playing a critical role in the coordination and management of organ donation. The unit is highly praised for its strong focus on teamwork, quality, and patient safety, which are deeply embedded in daily practice. The team’s commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by earning the AACN Silver Beacon Award. A robust Shared Governance structure supports the unit, empowering staff to have a voice in decision-making, promote professional accountability, and drive ongoing improvements in care delivery. The SMICU team is grounded in strong communication and collaboration, with a shared commitment to safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. The unit is supported 24/7 by a dedicated provider team that includes advanced practice providers, a pulmonary fellow, and an attending physician, ensuring continuous expert care. The unit’s diverse patient population creates a dynamic environment where nurses continuously strengthen their clinical expertise and critical thinking skills. Surgical Trauma Burn Intensive Care Unit (STBICU) The Trauma and Burn Intensive Care Unit (STBICU) is the only combined critical care unit of its kind in the state of South Carolina. With a total of 16 beds. The STBICU offers advanced critical care services for both trauma and burn patients resulting from catastrophic injury. Our nursing care is facilitated by multidisciplinary teams to include but not limited to medical staff, fellows, residents, advanced practitioners, pharmacy, respiratory, and physical therapy to address all multi-system variances. The care we provide is differentiated by nurse-to-patient ratio, the need for advanced invasive monitoring, and the use of mechanical and pharmacological life sustaining therapies (mechanical ventilation, vasopressors, hemodynamic monitoring, continuous dialysis). Nurse to patient ratio 1:1-2

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 climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
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 reach overhead. (Frequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
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 rotating shifts. (Frequent)
Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
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.

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.

Benefits

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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