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 (Days, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 6-7 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required, including holiday rotation
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float within scope to other med/surg units if needed

Experience & Licensing Requirements

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

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as required
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification)

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local Radius: 60 miles (locals not accepted)
• Block Scheduling: Approval can be requested but not guaranteed
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June - November, peak in August and September)

Facility & Documentation Requirements

• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free parking available
• Uniform Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 form)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background check including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County, State, National Criminal checks
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • FACIS 3
  • International searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if needed
• State-specific searches (South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers)
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if low titer
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator medical clearance annually for patient-facing roles
• Clinical references (2) and performance evaluation within 12 months of start
• Work history verification for last 3 clinical employers (not required for this facility)

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into OurDay platform
• Passport-style photo required for badge
• Signed agreements and acknowledgments including:

  • Assignment Acknowledgment
  • Code of Conduct
  • Employee Confidentiality Agreement
  • HR Policy Manual
  • Systems User Agreement
  • User Access Request
  • HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement
• Review and complete MINI orientation and acknowledgement

Additional Notes

• Floating to other med/surg units may be required to meet facility needs
• Facility may call off shifts but guarantees a minimum number of hours
• Candidates must have all certifications valid beyond 30 days from start date
• Radiation badge required only for specific departments (not applicable for MedSurg RN)

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 1 year of MedSurg experience, who are flexible with floating and weekend shifts, and hold or can obtain a South Carolina or Compact RN license. Prior travel experience is not required.