Nurse Extern SSU

Overview

Grand Strand Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 300+ bed acute care hospital located in South Carolina. We provide advanced services including cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and Level I trauma care. Our commitment to compassionate patient care extends to our South Carolina community.

Grand Strand Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and free Air Med transportation
• Dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, supplemental health protection, auto, home, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan providing 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through Progyny fertility benefits, adoption assistance, and reproductive benefits
• Referral services for child, elder, pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance including tuition, student loan, certification, and dependent scholarships
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program with paid time off, family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income

PRN, Nights – No travel required.

As a Nurse Extern, you will be a valued part of the nursing team, gaining hands‑on experience while exploring the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. You will help deliver safe, compassionate care that improves patients’ lives while building the skills and confidence to take on more advanced responsibilities as you progress through your nursing program.

Providing essential care for patients by helping with ADLs, checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene.

• Performing nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, specimen collection, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and grow in your competency.
• Documenting care accurately and communicating timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated.
• Helping patients and families understand their care plans and offering guidance for their health and recovery.
• Keeping patient areas clean and safe by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment.
• Championing your growth and enhancing patient care by engaging in learning opportunities, sharing ideas to improve care, and partnering with your supervisor or preceptor to build your personal career development plan.

What qualifications you will need:

• Must have completed Fundamentals of Nursing.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in progress.

Grand Strand Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1978, offering 300+ beds and a range of advanced procedures. We are recognized for our chest pain, knee and hip replacement, sepsis, and stroke services, and for our dedicated nursing staff.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.