RN - Surgical Care Unit

RN - Surgical Care Unit

Carolina East Health System invites applications for the RN - Surgical Care Unit position.

The Staff Nurse is responsible for implementing the philosophies, objectives, standards of care, and policies and procedures of the Nursing Division under the direction of the Nurse Manager. The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care and functioning as a charge nurse according to the Nurse Manager's expectation for an assigned shift. Surgical Care Unit (SCU) is a 26‑bed medical/surgical unit that is staffed with a combination of LPNs, RNs, and PCTs who provide safe and compassionate care for a variety of surgical patients.

These patients include urology, general surgical, vascular procedures, wound care, etc. The SCU is a fast‑paced unit that will help build critical thinking skills.

Carolina East Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. It is a 350‑bed, full‑service medical center with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, employing over 3,200 team members and operating physician practices in four counties.

Carolina East offers a robust benefits package to all full‑time employees, as well as benefits for part‑time staff, and is honored with several prestigious accolades including a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, and has been named one of America’s Best‑In‑State Hospitals by Newsweek.

• Graduate from an NCBON approved School of Nursing and/or an approved School of Nursing.
• Current RN license with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing or Compact License recognized by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing.
• Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing.
• Ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians, staff, and others using proper channels of communication.
• Recognize the importance of being a professional role model for others.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on your unit(s).
• Maintain current AHA BLS certification.

Entry Level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care