Medical-Surgical RN (Renal)
Florence, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (MedSurg RN - Renal)

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MedSurg RN with Renal focus)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratios: 1:6-7
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including holiday rotation
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float within scope to other med/surg units if needed

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC only
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or ARC only (facility/unit specific)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - as required (AHA or ARC only)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - as required (AHA/AAP only)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - as required
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) - AWHONN or NCC acceptable
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit/job description

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local Candidates: Not accepted
• Block Scheduling: Approval can be requested but not guaranteed
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November, peak in August-September). New or extended assignments during this time should be considered carefully.

Facility & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification generally not required for this facility
• NURSYS verification required for licensure
• Work history verification not required for this facility

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if low titer
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug-April)
• COVID-19 vaccines not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator medical clearance annually for patient-facing roles

Certifications & Compliance

• All certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of assignment start
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge
• Signed agreements including assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality, HR policies, and system user agreements required prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable
• Radiation badge required only for specific departments (OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Radiology); not required for this MedSurg role

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a MedSurg RN with a renal focus in Florence, SC. The position requires at least 1 year of RN experience, SC or Compact RN licensure, and current BLS certification. Night shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation are required. Floating to other med/surg units may be necessary. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are welcome. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.

Note: Candidates should be aware of potential emergency assignments during hurricane season and ensure all certifications and documentation are up to date before assignment start.