Registered Nurse | Orthopedic MedSurg | Nights | Part-time
- Nights
- BLS
- RN license
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Med-surg nurses employed in South Carolina earn a median of $39.60 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster reported 32 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 1,126,929 hours worked: 5.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 5.6 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center
Medicare gives Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; South Carolina's hospitals average 3.4). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · South Carolina hospitals by rating.
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Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center is in a county HRSA designates a mental health HPSA (score 17) as a whole. A hospital located in a HPSA can count as a Critical Shortage Facility, where a registered nurse can apply for HRSA's Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program: 60% of qualifying nursing loans repaid for two years of full-time service, 25% more for a third. Awards are competitive and HRSA decides each one. Every hospital hiring in a Nurse Corps shortage area.
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About the job
Job Description Summary
Make a Difference with Every Shift
Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment? Join our Orthopedic Medical Surgical Unit and play a vital role in helping patients recover from orthopedic procedures, injuries, and a variety of medical conditions. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and working alongside a collaborative healthcare team, we'd love to meet you!
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC001542 LAN - Rehab Center - IP (LMC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
24
Work Shift
Nights (United States of America)
Job Description
As an Orthopedic Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients.
- Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes, and respond quickly to clinical needs.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and accurately.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve the best patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.
Additional Job Description
Education
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Licensure & Certifications
- Current South Carolina Registered Nurse license or compact state RN license required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Join Our Team
If you're ready to grow your nursing career in a supportive environment where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact every day, apply today and become part of our Orthopedic Medical Surgical team!
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
From MUSC Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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