Registered Nurse (RN) | Weekend Premium

Medical University of South Carolina•Chester, PA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager and, under general supervision, provides direct care to patients dealing with illnesses, injuries, or surgeries. Duties include admitting and monitoring patients, administering medications, and managing medical equipment. This role is with the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) in the MedSurg cost center. It is scheduled for 36 hours per week. Weekend shifts receive an additional $15.00 per hour over the base rate; no other shift differentials apply to those shifts. Weekday or additional shifts receive the base rate and any applicable shift differentials. The employer describes an energetic, enthusiastic team environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
At least one year of work experience as a Registered Nurse.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Some positions require AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), NIHSS Stroke Scale Certification, and Crisis Prevention training.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to patients dealing with illnesses, injuries, or surgeries.
Admit and monitor patients.
Administer medications.
Manage medical equipment.

Benefits

South Carolina State Health Insurance
South Carolina State Retirement
Competitive pay
Sign-on bonus
Paid parental leave
Advancement opportunities
Nurse Residency Program: 12-week program for nurses with less than one year of experience
Certification recognition
Tuition reimbursement
Nursing student loan repayment
Weekend differential of an additional $15.00 per hour for weekend shifts