Registered Nurse I (Spring 2026 New Grad Blitz) - Orangeburg in Brookdale, SC

Job Description Summary
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.

Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type​
Regular

Cost Center
CC004924 ORBG - Nursing Administration

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours
36

Work Shift

Job Description

The following units in Orangeburg will be taking part in the New Grad Blitz:

Telemetry Unit (3 east):

45-bed remote telemetry, stroke certified unit treating acutely ill patients with medical problems related to renal disease, cardiac disease, respiratory disease, and other medical issues including post-surgical and dialysis patients.

Scheduling: 36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts)

Day shift (7am - 7pm) and Night shift available (7pm - 7am)

Medical/Telemetry Unit (3 west):

30-bed medical unit with remote telemetry treating acutely ill patients with medical problems related to renal disease, cardiac disease, respiratory disease, and other medical issues including post-surgical and dialysis patients.

Scheduling: 36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts)

Day shift (7am - 7pm) and Night shift available (7pm - 7am)

Medical/Surgical Unit (4 west):

Dynamic 40-bed Medical-Surgical/Ortho unit that cares for a diverse adult patient population.

Scheduling: 36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts)

Day shift (7am - 7pm) and Night shift available (7pm - 7am)

Stepdown Unit:

15-bed adult intermediate care unit treating acutely ill patients with medical problems related to renal disease, cardiac disease, respiratory disease, and other medical issues including post-surgical and dialysis patients.

Scheduling: 36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts)

Night shift available (7pm - 7am)

Emergency Department

Level III Trauma Center with 43 treatment areas

Scheduling: 36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts)

Mid shift (9am - 9 pm or 11 am - 11 pm) and Night shift available (7pm - 7am)

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Associate's Degree required. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
2. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
3. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
4. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
5. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
6. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
7. Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
8. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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