Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Ralph H. Johnson (Charleston) VA Medical Center - Charleston, SC

Med Surg RN – VA Medical Center | Charleston, SC | $50/Hour
Important VA Education Requirement: To be eligible for this VA assignment, all RN nursing degrees held by the candidate, regardless of degree level (ASN/ADN, BSN, MSN, etc.), must be from nursing programs that were ACEN or CCNE accredited at the time of graduation.
Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for a local contract opportunity supporting the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina.
Location: Charleston, SC Facility: Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Med Surg Shift: Days | 7:30 AM–8:00 PM Pay Rate: $50/hour Assignment: September 7, 2026 – February 28, 2027 Schedule: 12-hour day shifts | Alternating weekends | Weekdays, weekends, and holidays required
Position Overview: The Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse will provide direct nursing care within an acute-care medical/surgical unit. The role encompasses care for patients with a variety of medical and surgical needs, including spinal cord injuries, telemetry, orthopedics, medicine, oncology, neurology, acute rehabilitation, general surgery, and post-operative care.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient monitoring.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Administer medications and provide appropriate nursing treatments.
• Provide IV therapy and acute-care nursing interventions.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Provide care for medical, surgical, telemetry, and post-operative patients.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation.
• Coordinate patient care and transitions.
• Follow established safety and emergency response procedures.

Schedule: Day Shift: 7:30 AM–8:00 PM. 12-hour day shifts with alternating weekends. Candidates must be available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays as required by the facility.
Requirements:

• Current, full, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in any U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.
• All RN nursing degrees held must meet the ACEN/CCNE accreditation requirement stated above.
• Medical-Surgical and/or acute-care RN experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to complete required VA credentialing and compliance requirements.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

License/Certification: RN State License (Required). AHA BLS Certification (Required).
Work Location: In person – Charleston, SC.