Travel SICU Registered Nurse
Florence, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (SICU RN) - Florence, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (SICU RN)
• Location: Florence, South Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (7 PM - 7 AM) with holiday rotation
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, must float within scope to like units/sister facilities (agency floats first)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year required (preferably 2 years)
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Licenses: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (AHA or ARC only)
  • BLS (AHA or ARC only)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Special Experience: Cardiac and Neuro experience required

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block Schedule: Approval can be requested but not guaranteed
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Local Travelers: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal blue
• Parking: Free

Required Documentation & Compliance

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Must include: SSN Trace, SC Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, International searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification not required for this facility

Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Certification must be current (no certificates expiring within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS verification required for RN licenses
• SC RN license processing time: 3-5 weeks (longer for international education)
• Walk-through (temporary) license option available if no background hits
• IV Therapy certification required only for select LPNs (not applicable here)
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) as required by unit/job description

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap 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
• Rubeola (Measles), 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; boosters if low titer
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccinations highly preferred but not required; declination form must be completed if not vaccinated
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for patient-facing staff

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 4 hours for Florence)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system prior to start
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required
• Signed agreements: Assignment Acknowledgment, Code of Conduct, Employee Confidentiality, Systems User Agreement, HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months required
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Work history verification not required for this facility

Additional Notes

• No local travelers accepted for this assignment
• Floating expectations align with current staff nurses
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Free parking available on site

This position is ideal for experienced SICU RNs with cardiac and neuro skills who hold a valid SC or Compact RN license and are comfortable working night shifts with weekend and holiday rotations in a travel/contract role.