Travel Surgical Short-Stay Observation RN

Job Description

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN DOU - Direct Observation Unit for a travel nursing job in Charleston, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : DOU - Direct Observation Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 01 / 05 / 2026
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Short Stay / Observation

Location

Charleston, SC

Duration

13 Weeks (Contract Assignment)

Shift \t

Night Shift : 3 × 12-hour shifts

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Hours : 6 : 00 PM – 6 : 00 AM

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Monday through Thursday

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No Fridays, weekends, or holidays

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No on-call

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Key Responsibilities \t

Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care in a 23-hour surgical observation unit

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Monitor post-surgical patients, perform assessments, and respond to changes in condition

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Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments per provider orders and protocols

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Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, OR nurses, and PACU staff in a fast-paced setting

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Float within scope of practice to other observation units or shifts as needed based on census

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Required Qualifications \t

Minimum of 2 years of registered nursing experience

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Active South Carolina RN license or Compact / Multi-State RN license

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Ability to work night shifts in a surgical short stay / observation environment

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Current Certifications \t

BLS

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ACLS

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Preferred Qualifications \t

Experience in PACU, observation, short stay, or surgical services nursing

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Experience caring for orthopedic, interventional radiology, or GI procedure patients

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Previous travel nursing experience

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Distance Requirement \t

Local radius : 60 miles

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HonorVet Technologies Job ID #31575121. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Registered Nurse / Observation Unit

About HonorVet Technologies

HonorVet Technologies : Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes

Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.

As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency , we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs / LVNs, CNAs / CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.

At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.

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