Registered Nurse I (Fall 2026 New Grad Blitz) - R. Keith Summey Ambulatory Pre/Post

North Charleston, South Carolina

You'll prep and recover pediatric and adult surgical patients, including those needing general anesthesia, and discharge them the same day. MUSC is an academic medical center.

Eligibility: Pre/Post OpPedsENTOrthopedics

Posted Jun 29

Shift and hours: 4-10 hour shifts · Monday through Friday · rotating shifts, frequently 40 hours a week
Unit and setting: Summey pre/post · Ambulatory Surgery Summey pre/post covers both pediatric and adult surgical specialties that include ENT, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Dental, Plastics, Urology, General Surgery, and Endoscopy.pediatric and adult surgical patients
License: RN license Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.RN license from South Carolina or a compact state
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed
License: RN license from South Carolina or a compact state Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Check your license
Certification: current BLS
Certification: ACLS within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire.
Certification: PALS within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire
Also asks: lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)

Preferred

Education: BSN preferred Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Posted pay in South Carolina

The role and schedule

Not in this role: Charge shifts
Patients: radiology patients needing general anesthesia These patients as well as radiology patients needing general anesthesia are prepped and recovered on-site and discharged home same day.
Day to day: prep and recovery for general anesthesia cases Patients needing general anesthesia are prepped and recovered on-site and discharged same day.
Weekends: No weekends
Details: Apply by August 5, 2026 The application deadline to apply for this unit is August 5, 2026.
Details: overtime as required Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)

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Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) position at R. Keith Summey Ambulatory Pre/Post covering pediatric and adult surgical specialties including ENT, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Dental, Plastics, Urology, General Surgery, and Endoscopy. Patients needing general anesthesia are prepped and recovered on-site and discharged same day. Prep and Recovery open Mon-Fri 0530-1700. Under general supervision, 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.

What's around it?

In North Charleston, SC

North Charleston, SCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,430/mo
Household income: $62,956/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in North Charleston, SC

NeighborhoodsIn North Charleston, young professionals and healthcare workers frequently gravitate toward Park Circle, an eclectic, walkable community centered around green parks, local shops, and neighborhood dining. Other notable residential areas include Oak Terrace Preserve, Whitehall, and master-planned communities like Westcott Plantation and Coosaw Creek. For those seeking alternatives just outside the city boundaries, West Ashley's Avondale neighborhood attracts staff wanting a lively suburban vibe closer to downtown Charleston, while neighborhoods stretching north toward Goose Creek offer quieter, residential options.

In North Charleston, young professionals and healthcare workers frequently gravitate toward Park Circle, an eclectic, walkable community centered around green parks, local shops, and neighborhood dining. Other notable residential areas include Oak Terrace Preserve, Whitehall, and master-planned communities like Westcott Plantation and Coosaw Creek.

For those seeking alternatives just outside the city boundaries, West Ashley's Avondale neighborhood attracts staff wanting a lively suburban vibe closer to downtown Charleston, while neighborhoods stretching north toward Goose Creek offer quieter, residential options.

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Getting aroundNorth Charleston occupies a central geographic position in the Lowcountry, allowing healthcare workers to reach downtown facilities like the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Roper St. Francis Healthcare within ten to fifteen minutes under clear driving conditions. However, daily travel is heavily impacted by regional gridlock along Interstate 526 and key bridge corridors, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Because regional public transit is minimal, nurses typically rely on personal vehicles and must account for highway congestion when planning their hospital shifts.

North Charleston occupies a central geographic position in the Lowcountry, allowing healthcare workers to reach downtown facilities like the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Roper St. Francis Healthcare within ten to fifteen minutes under clear driving conditions. However, daily travel is heavily impacted by regional gridlock along Interstate 526 and key bridge corridors, especially during morning and evening rush hours.

Because regional public transit is minimal, nurses typically rely on personal vehicles and must account for highway congestion when planning their hospital shifts.

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OutdoorsOutdoor life in North Charleston centers around community green spaces, local sports facilities, and aquatic complexes like the North Charleston Sports Complex and the North Charleston Aquatic Center. While riverfront access provides boating and paddling along the Lowcountry waterways, residents frequently make quick weekend trips out to coastal barrier islands, enjoying the sands and surf of Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, and Folly Beach.

Outdoor life in North Charleston centers around community green spaces, local sports facilities, and aquatic complexes like the North Charleston Sports Complex and the North Charleston Aquatic Center. While riverfront access provides boating and paddling along the Lowcountry waterways, residents frequently make quick weekend trips out to coastal barrier islands, enjoying the sands and surf of Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, and Folly Beach.

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North Charleston offers healthcare professionals a practical, highly connected home base in the Lowcountry, combining industrial energy with emerging cultural hubs. Spanning over eighty square miles, the city places nurses within convenient reach of major regional employers, including the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Roper St. Francis Healthcare downtown, as well as aerospace and military facilities like Boeing and Joint Base Charleston. The city's social heartbeat centers on Park Circle, an inviting, walkable neighborhood where locals unwind over slices at Park Pizza, glasses at Stems and Skins, or morning runs through expansive green spaces. Cultural attractions like the North Charleston Coliseum—home to SC Stingrays hockey—and historic landmarks like the H.L. Hunley Submarine Conservatory anchor off-shift life. However, relocating nurses must weigh genuine Lowcountry tradeoffs. Commuting across Interstate 526 can be grueling during peak shift changes, summer humidity is relentless, and neighborhood pockets vary significantly in terms of flood zones and street-level safety. For nurses seeking space and convenience without downtown peninsula congestion, North Charleston provides an active, accessible Lowcountry alternative.

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