Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg - $48-50 per hour

Nexus Medpro Staffing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg for a local contract nursing job in Charleston, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 25 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Med Surg RN – VA Medical Center | Charleston, SC | $48–$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: $48–$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

Nexus Medpro Staffing Job ID #APT-424.

About Nexus Medpro Staffing

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At Nexus MedPro Staffing, we believe finding your next healthcare opportunity should feel personal. We connect nursing, allied health, and other healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their experience, career goals, lifestyle, and priorities.

Whether you're looking for a travel assignment, local contract, temporary opportunity, temp-to-hire position, or permanent role, our team is here to help you find the right fit.

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From your first conversation through credentialing, onboarding, placement, and beyond, you can expect responsive communication, personalized recruiter support, and guidance every step of the way.

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan