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Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room

MUSC Health

Chester, South Carolina

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Posted Aug 13, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 14, 2026

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Make Every Moment Matter. Make a Difference When It Matters Most. Are you ready to thrive where every shift brings a new challenge? Join our Emergency Room team and be at the heart of fast-paced, patient-centered care. As an ER Registered Nurse, you’ll use your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassion to care for patients when they need it most. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000164 CHE - Nursing Administration (CMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-29 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Job Description What You’ll Do Provide comprehensive, patient- and family-centered nursing care using the nursing process. Assess patients, identify clinical priorities, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes. Deliver age- and developmentally appropriate care while addressing each patient’s physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and environmental needs. Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate safe, effective patient care. Lead and support other assigned team members while promoting teamwork and a healthy work environment. Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate timely interventions to improve outcomes. Provide patient and family education, health promotion, and emotional support. Maintain a safe, therapeutic, healing environment while protecting patient privacy and dignity. Practice with accountability, autonomy, professional judgment, and strong critical-thinking skills. Participate in shared governance, peer review, professional development, and initiatives that promote clinical excellence. Apply care management principles to support the efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. Additional Job Description What You’ll Need Education Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure & Certifications Current South Carolina or compact-state Registered Nurse license required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification preferred. Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re a compassionate, confident RN who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to make a difference one patient at a time, we want you on our Emergency Room team! Bring your skills. Bring your compassion. Bring your passion for nursing. Your next opportunity starts here. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Certifications

BLSTNCC

Requirements

  • South Carolina or Compact-State Registered Nurse license

About the employer

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MUSC Health
Health system employer

MUSC Health is a healthcare system operating 16 hospitals across South Carolina, with its base in Charleston, SC. The system's Admit Transfer Center serves as a central hub for all admissions and transfers across the 16-hospital network, handling inpatient, outpatient,…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Large 16-hospital system with potential for internal mobility across facilities
  • Structured full-time scheduling with three 12-hour day shifts (7am-7pm)
  • Clinical resource role with system-wide impact across a multi-hospital network

What reviewers flag

  • High-volume environment requiring strong multitasking and coordination skills across 16 hospitals
  • Rotating holidays, weekends, and storm coverage required
  • Minimum 5 years of RN experience required, limiting entry for newer nurses
high-volumecollaborativesystem-wide coordinationclinical resourcestructured schedulingtransfer-focused

Living in Chester, SC

Chester is a small historic town in South Carolina's Piedmont region, sitting roughly between Columbia and Charlotte. It offers a quiet, close-knit community with a classic small-town downtown and easy access to larger metros. For nurses seeking a slower pace of life with rural charm, Chester provides a relaxed alternative to city living.

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State price level · South Carolina
93.7
6% below the national average
Median gross rent
$902/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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