RN licenseCurrent unrestricted RN license in the State of South Carolina
Term
Permanent
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License
Current unrestricted RN license in the State of South CarolinaCheck your license
Certification
Must have current BCLS certifications, ACLS recommended
Certification
Maintains competency and/or certification specific to departmental requirements
Certification
Advanced certification in specialty field and/or participation in professional organization(s) encouraged
Experience
Attends IV Therapy training and/or demonstrates competency in intravenous therapy within one year
Also asks
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Must have management and teaching ability
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Must be able to effectively motivate and supervise others.
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Must be able to utilize initiative and independent action when required within the scope of professional nursing practice
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Must be able to utilize good judgment in evaluating alternatives in difficult situations.
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Must be able to work with the realization that errors in receiving and transcribing order, giving medications, treatments, or performing other procedures or performing supervisory duties could have detrimental effects to the patients.
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Must have good verbal communications skills
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Must have the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with physicians, patients and family members personnel
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Discretion is required in handling confidential information
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Must be able to work irregular schedules, weekends and holiday due to staffing and census fluctuations
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Must be able to assume the role of a Charge Nurse as needed/requested
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Knowledge of general nursing theories and practice
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Successful completion of nursing service orientation program
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Attends Skills Fair and completes yearly competency checklists
East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to or hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today!
Facility: East Cooper Medical Center
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
Department: Medical Floor
Position Type: Full Time- 36 hours
Work Schedule
3-12s Nights
Why work here?
Competitive RN Salary + Bonuses – Earn a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000! $10,000 for New Grads!
Work-Life Balance – with flexible scheduling
Supportive & Inclusive Culture – Work in an environment that values diversity, teamwork, and professional development.
Top-Rated Employer & Workplace - Check out our list of awards that make Novant Health a culture of caring
Innovative & Patient-Focused Care - Novant Health is a nationally recognized healthcare system known for cutting-edge technology, compassionate care, and exceptional patient outcomes.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Department Director and/or Charge Nurse, provides direct and/or indirect, safe and effective professional nursing care.
Assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health care needs of all patients assigned.
Provides nursing care to a patient population ranging from infant to geriatric, unless otherwise indicated.
Works collaboratively with the health care team, is customer focused and strives to meet unit and hospital goals.
Provides quality nursing care according to established practice standards and guidelines for the area(s) assigned.
Must be willing/able to float to other comparable nursing units, as requested/needed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of general nursing theories and practice
Previous hospital experience preferred
Must have management and teaching ability
Must be able to effectively motivate and supervise others.
Must be able to utilize initiative and independent action when required within the scope of professional nursing practice
Must be able to utilize good judgment in evaluating alternatives in difficult situations.
Must be able to work with the realization that errors in receiving and transcribing order, giving medications, treatments, or performing other procedures or performing supervisory duties could have detrimental effects to the patients.
Must have good verbal communications skills
Must have the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with physicians, patients and family members personnel
Discretion is required in handling confidential information
Must be able to work irregular schedules, weekends and holiday due to staffing and census fluctuations
Must be able to assume the role of a Charge Nurse as needed/requested
Education
Current unrestricted RN license in the State of South Carolina
Successful completion of nursing service orientation program
Attends IV Therapy training and/or demonstrates competency in intravenous therapy within one year
Attends Skills Fair and completes yearly competency checklists
Maintains competency and/or certification specific to departmental requirements
Must have current BCLS certifications, ACLS recommended
Advanced certification in specialty field and/or participation in professional organization(s) encouraged
Neighborhoods+Mount Pleasant is geographically split between Lower and Upper (North) Mount Pleasant by the Isle of Palms Connector. Lower Mount Pleasant holds established, premium enclaves such as Old Village—a historic waterfront district offering a blend of restored historic homes, mid-century ranches, and Lowcountry cottages—and I'On, an architecturally detailed New Urbanist neighborhood with walkable streets. Further north, master-planned developments such as Carolina Park, Hamlin Plantation, Brickyard, Seaside Farms, and Snee Farm provide newer, larger suburban builds and community amenities that generally sit at a more accessible tier than waterfront Lower Mount Pleasant.
Mount Pleasant is geographically split between Lower and Upper (North) Mount Pleasant by the Isle of Palms Connector. Lower Mount Pleasant holds established, premium enclaves such as Old Village—a historic waterfront district offering a blend of restored historic homes, mid-century ranches, and Lowcountry cottages—and I'On, an architecturally detailed New Urbanist neighborhood with walkable streets.
Further north, master-planned developments such as Carolina Park, Hamlin Plantation, Brickyard, Seaside Farms, and Snee Farm provide newer, larger suburban builds and community amenities that generally sit at a more accessible tier than waterfront Lower Mount Pleasant.
Getting around+Commutes to major healthcare facilities on the downtown Charleston peninsula depend heavily on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, supported by main arteries including US-17 (Johnnie Dodds Boulevard), Coleman Boulevard, and Interstate 526 for access toward North Charleston and Daniel Island. Off-peak drives from South Mount Pleasant into downtown medical centers take roughly ten to fifteen minutes, but morning and evening peak traffic regularly tacks on ten to twenty or more additional minutes, making proximity to the bridge a major consideration for shift workers.
Commutes to major healthcare facilities on the downtown Charleston peninsula depend heavily on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, supported by main arteries including US-17 (Johnnie Dodds Boulevard), Coleman Boulevard, and Interstate 526 for access toward North Charleston and Daniel Island. Off-peak drives from South Mount Pleasant into downtown medical centers take roughly ten to fifteen minutes, but morning and evening peak traffic regularly tacks on ten to twenty or more additional minutes, making proximity to the bridge a major consideration for shift workers.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation revolves around extensive waterways, marshlands, and preserved parks. The 943-acre Palmetto Islands County Park provides nature trails, marsh boardwalks, and canoe rentals, while the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park and fishing pier offer open harbor views at the base of the Ravenel Bridge. Water sports thrive on Shem Creek and along the Wando River for kayaking and paddleboarding, and the historic Pitt Street Bridge serves as a favorite pedestrian causeway for fishing, birdwatching, and sunset walks.
Outdoor recreation revolves around extensive waterways, marshlands, and preserved parks. The 943-acre Palmetto Islands County Park provides nature trails, marsh boardwalks, and canoe rentals, while the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park and fishing pier offer open harbor views at the base of the Ravenel Bridge.
Water sports thrive on Shem Creek and along the Wando River for kayaking and paddleboarding, and the historic Pitt Street Bridge serves as a favorite pedestrian causeway for fishing, birdwatching, and sunset walks.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant offers relocating healthcare professionals a polished coastal lifestyle defined by salt marshes, mature live oaks, and quick access to downtown Charleston. Situated just across the Cooper River via the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, the town allows nurses commuting to peninsula hospitals to reach their units in ten to fifteen minutes off-peak, though rush-hour congestion on US-17 and bridge approaches requires planning. Living here provides immediate access to Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms beaches, along with paddleboarding on Shem Creek, strolls along the Pitt Street Bridge, and seafood dinners at Tavern & Table. Lower Mount Pleasant neighborhoods like Old Village and I'On deliver historic character and the shortest commutes at premium price tiers, while Upper Mount Pleasant communities like Carolina Park and Hamlin Plantation offer spacious suburban housing and top-rated schools like Lucy Beckham and Wando High. Tradeoffs include competitive housing markets, omnipresent HOA regulations, heavy summer tourist traffic, and hurricane season weather risks. For nurses seeking an active coastal base with pristine amenities, Mount Pleasant stands out as an exceptionally balanced coastal suburb.
