Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - 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 - Renal)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Days, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratios: 1:6-7
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Holiday Rotation: Yes
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, may float to other med/surg units as 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 active prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only (check unit-specific requirements)
  • PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke, Chemotherapy, and others as applicable (verify per unit)

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (travelers only)
• 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), with peak activity in August and September

Facility & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, 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 all RNs

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold not accepted; T-spot or Q-Gold accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form required
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; 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 1 - Apr 30)
• COVID vaccination not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator medical clearance annually for patient-facing travelers

Certifications & Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Competency exam required
• IV Therapy certification required for select LPNs (confirm if applicable)

Facility Specific Documents & Orientation

• Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours for Florence)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required
• Signed assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, systems user agreement, user access request, job description, HIPAA confidentiality agreement, and employee info forms required prior to start
• MINI orientation review and acknowledgement required
• Physical assessment for sterile processors if applicable

References & Work History

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start required
• Complete employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually required
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required unless waived by facility

Additional Notes

• Free parking available
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Facility may accommodate block scheduling with prior approval
• Travelers should be prepared for possible floating to other units within scope

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of MedSurg experience, who is flexible with scheduling and floating, and holds or can obtain a South Carolina or Compact RN license. Prior travel experience is not required, making it suitable for first-time travel nurses.