Registered Nurse I (Fall2026 New Grad Blitz) - ART Acute Care & Surgical Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

10h•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 role is for nurses interested in either the ART Acute/Surgical Acute Care Units. ART 6 East is a surgical acute care unit located in the Ashley River Tower (ART) at the Medical University of South Carolina. ART 6 East cares for patients recovering from Whipple’s, TIPS, splenectomies, cholecystectomies, Nissen Fundoplications, colectomies, cardiology, and general medicine patients. Ashley River Tower (ART) 6 West is a 21-bed acute care unit providing comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of medical and surgical diagnoses. The unit routinely cares for patients admitted under general medicine, cardiology, as well as specialty services including GI surgery and surgical oncology. Additionally, 6W supports other services that are appropriate based on patient needs such as cardiothoracic surgery, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, and hematology/oncology. Nurses on ART 6W are trained in the use of a variety of clinical devices, tools, and techniques to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care. Typical nurse to patient ratios ranges from 1:4 to 1:5.

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.

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.
Cares for patients recovering from Whipple’s, TIPS, splenectomies, cholecystectomies, Nissen Fundoplications, colectomies, cardiology, and general medicine patients on ART 6 East.
Provides comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of medical and surgical diagnoses on ART 6 West, including general medicine, cardiology, GI surgery, surgical oncology, cardiothoracic surgery, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, and hematology/oncology.
Utilizes a variety of clinical devices, tools, and techniques to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care on ART 6 West.