Travel Medical-Surgical / PCU Registered Nurse - $1,840 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 20, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring stepdown/PCU experience, with floating responsibilities and every-other-weekend availability.
Details- Day shift position in a hospital Med/Surg unit with an adjacent PCU
- Patient population spans adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics with diagnoses including stroke, hyperglycemia, chest pain, AMS, renal failure, AFib, and general medical conditions
- Unit serves as a stroke unit and includes a pediatric patient population
- Patient ratios are 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights and weekends
- Floating to the PCU unit is required and occurs frequently
- Schedule includes weekdays, every other weekend, and holidays as needed
- EMR: Meditech (experience preferred but not required)
- Teleneuro cart used on unit
- Active SC RN license or compact license with SC as the state of residence required
- Current AHA certifications required: BLS and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
- Stepdown or PCU experience required due to floating responsibilities
- Clean license with no disciplinary actions or background issues
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify; locals within 50 miles are not accepted
- PDF copies of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
- COVID-19 and flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions and declinations allowed)
- Core clinical skills include IV therapy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, NG tube management, wound care, urinary catheter management, insulin administration, oxygen delivery, and tracheostomy care
- Stroke unit duties involve use of a teleneuro cart and NIHSS assessments
- Interdisciplinary team includes physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, radiology, phlebotomy, and a unit secretary
- Orientation is 24 hours; pre-start modules averaging 8 hours are also required and are self-reported
- Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
- RTO must be pre-approved before assignment start; minimal to no RTO is expected, especially early in the assignment
- Former staff are eligible to return if they have been gone for at least 1 year and left in good standing
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
American Traveler Job ID #P-703877. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.