Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Mullins, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: MedSurg Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Mullins, South Carolina
Contract Length: 6 weeks
Shift: Nights (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 7 PM - 7 AM)
Patient Ratio: 1:6-7
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday Rotation: Yes
On-call: No
Floating: Yes, within scope to like units/sister facilities

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Specialty: MedSurg Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be in hand prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit (see Certifications section below)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA or ARC only) required for all clinical staff
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable (check unit-specific requirements)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as required
• NIH Stroke Certification as required
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required as applicable
• Competency Exam required

Note: Certifications expiring within 30 days of start date are not accepted; candidates must renew prior to start or have a course scheduled.

Employment & Facility Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Local Radius: 60 miles (locals not accepted)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Total Staffed Beds: 28 inpatient beds
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Background & Verification Requirements

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Background check must include:

  • SSN Trace
  • County checks outside SC
  • SC Statewide check
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal check
  • FACIS 3
  • International searches required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification preferred; diploma/transcripts accepted as placeholders if needed
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs and LPNs/LVNs
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers (exceptions apply)
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low titer requires boosters
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low titer requires boosters
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID vaccines not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start (2-6 hours depending on location)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required
• Signed assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, systems user agreement, and user access request required prior to start
• Job description and new employee screening assessment must be completed
• Religious exemption form required if applicable
• Physical assessment for sterile processing techs (if applicable)
• Radiation badge required for certain departments (OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Radiology) but not for others (MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound)

Additional Notes

• Approval for block scheduling can be requested but is not guaranteed
• Travelers must float within scope as needed
• Locals are not accepted for this assignment
• All certifications and licenses must be valid and not expiring within 30 days of assignment start
• Travelers must upload all required health and vaccination documentation into the facility’s system

This position is ideal for a MedSurg RN with at least 1 year of experience, who is flexible with night shifts and weekend rotations, and is ready for a 6-week travel assignment in South Carolina.