What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,816 per week position at Prime Time Healthcare?
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Charleston, South Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel RN – Medical-Surgical (7th Floor Flagship Unit)
Contract Details
- Location: Charleston, SC (Trident Medical Center)
- Shift: 3x12-Hour Shifts (36 Hours/Week)
- Schedule: Every Other Weekend (EOW) required. Overtime (OT) is available!
- Charting System: Meditech
- Dress Code: Navy Blue or White scrubs
- Floating Policy: Floating PRN as needed across like units.
- Facility Scale: Trident Medical Center is a 313-bed HCA facility featuring a 24-hour Emergency Room and Level II Trauma Center.
- Unit Footprint: 7th Floor Med-Surg — A high-volume 48-bed unit (the largest inpatient unit in the hospital) handling a fast-paced mix of general medical-surgical and post-operative patients.
- Patient Ratios: Aiming for 1:6 (maximum 1:7 during peak census).
- Outstanding Unit Support:
- Staffing Pattern: Typically staffed with 9 RNs, 5 PCTs, and 1 Unit Secretary per shift.
- Dedicated Care Coordination: Pilot unit featuring 2 dedicated Case Managers and 1 Social Worker stationed directly on the floor to streamline complex patient dispositions.
- Communication Tech: Equipped with facility iPhones for seamless team huddles and quick staff communication.
- Core Procedures: Tracheostomy care, complex wound care, straight & indwelling catheterizations, and post-op care.
- Equipment Available: Ultrasound-guided IV placement technology, bladder scanners, and EKG machines.
- Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of recent acute care Medical-Surgical experience. Must thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork and communication skills.
- License: Active South Carolina (SC) or multi-state Compact RN license required.
- Certifications: AHA BLS required.
Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health savings account
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Salary : $1,816