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As a graduate nurse, you will provide compassionate patient care, including assessments, treatment administration, and monitoring under the supervision of a registered nurse.
You will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to educate patients and ensure high-quality, safe care.
What you need
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing and hold a provisional or temporary graduate nurse license from the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Patient assessmentCare planningMedication administrationPatient monitoringPatient educationClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient safetyBasic life supportNursing care
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Job Description Summary
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center!
New Degree. New Career. Endless Possibilities!
You’ve worked hard to earn your nursing degree—now it’s time to turn your passion into purpose!
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC001517 LAN - Nursing Administration (LMC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC Health is looking for passionate, motivated New Graduate Nurses ready to launch their nursing careers! Whether you're drawn to the fast-paced Emergency Department, critical care, or bedside nursing, we offer opportunities to grow your skills, build confidence, and make a difference in the lives of patients every day.
Join a team that invests in YOU, supports your professional growth, and helps you transition from nursing student to confident Registered Nurse!
💙 WHY START YOUR NURSING CAREER WITH MUSC HEALTH?
We believe in taking care of the nurses who take care of our patients!
Our Benefits & Perks Include:
💰 Competitive Pay – Start your career with competitive compensation.
🎉 Sign-On Bonuses – Available on several nursing units!
🏥 South Carolina State Health Insurance
💼 South Carolina State Retirement
👶 Paid Parental Leave
🎓 Tuition Reimbursement – Continue your education while building your career.
💵 Nursing Student Loan Repayment – Eligible nurses may qualify for financial assistance.
📈 Career Advancement Opportunities – Grow your career within MUSC Health.
🏅 Certification Recognition – Get recognized for your professional achievements.
🤝 12-Week Nurse Residency Program – Designed to support nurses with less than one year of experience through mentorship, hands-on learning, and professional development.
⏰ YOUR SCHEDULE, YOUR FUTURE!
Full-Time | 36 Hours Per Week
Three 12-hour shifts per week
Day and Night Shifts Available
Opportunities Across Multiple Nursing Units
Additional Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Graduate Nurse, you'll gain valuable hands-on clinical experience while providing compassionate patient care under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Assist with patient assessments, care planning, and treatment.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, following applicable supervision requirements and safety standards.
Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes, and communicate with the healthcare team.
Educate patients and families on care, recovery, and healthy living.
Collaborate with experienced nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Promote patient safety, comfort, dignity, and quality care.
You don't have to know everything on day one — we're here to help you learn, grow, and succeed!
🎓 WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licensure: Provisional/Temporary Graduate Nurse License issued by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
🌟 YOUR NURSING JOURNEY BEGINS WITH US!
At MUSC Health, you're not just starting a job — you're building a career with opportunities to learn, lead, and make a lasting impact.
Your passion brought you to nursing. Let MUSC Health help you take it further!
💙 APPLY TODAY AND START YOUR NURSING CAREER WITH MUSC HEALTH!
Benefits, sign-on bonuses, and loan repayment opportunities are subject to position-specific eligibility requirements.
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.
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