Join Grand Strand Medical Center as a Nurse Extern in our Float Pool and gain hands-on experience as you explore the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. You'll help deliver safe, compassionate care to patients while building the skills and confidence needed to progress through your nursing program and advance your career.
Grand Strand Medical Center is a 300+ bed acute care facility serving the region since 1978. The hospital features a Level I trauma center, cardiac surgery program, neurosurgery program, pediatric intensive care unit, and specialized centers for advanced wound care and breast cancer treatment.
Responsibilities
- Provide essential patient care including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), vital sign monitoring, mobility support, and comfort and hygiene measures
- Perform nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, specimen collection, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and competency
- Document care accurately and communicate timely updates with the nursing team to ensure seamless, coordinated patient care
- Help patients and families understand their care plans and provide guidance for health and recovery
- Maintain clean and safe patient areas by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and organizing the environment
- Engage in learning opportunities, share ideas to improve care, and work with your supervisor or preceptor to develop your personal career development plan
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in progress
- Enrolled in an accredited RN Nursing Program
- Completed Fundamentals of Nursing
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Schedule and Travel
- No travel required
- No experience required
Benefits
Grand Strand Medical Center offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- Free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.