MICU Registered Nurse
Florence, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (MICU RN) - Florence, South Carolina

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 AM - 7 PM), dayshift
• Holiday Rotation: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, must float within scope to like units/sister facilities (agency staff floats first)

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year preferred, ideally 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Compact license required prior to start

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA or ARC only; RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA or ARC only)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) — check with team for specifics
• Certifications must not expire within 30 days of assignment start; renewals or scheduled courses required if close to expiration

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Beds: 276 staffed beds
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Local Travelers: Not accepted
• Block Scheduling: May be requested but not guaranteed

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

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, and international searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals

Education & Licensure Verification

• Primary source verification of SC RN license required
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Education verification not required for this facility but diploma/transcripts preferred as placeholder if needed

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• 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)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted (no declinations)
• COVID-19 vaccinations highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated (no longer mandatory as of 8/5/2023)
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for patient-facing staff

Facility-Specific Documents & Training

• Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Passport-style photo for badge
• Signed assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, systems user agreement, user access request, and job description
• MINI orientation review and acknowledgement
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into OurDay platform

Other 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
• Radiation badge required only for specific departments (not required for MICU)
• Work history verification not required for this facility

Notes

• Candidates must have all required documentation and certifications uploaded and valid prior to start.
• Facility allows floating to meet staffing needs.
• No local travelers accepted; must be willing to travel within 60 miles.
• Block scheduling requests can be made but are not guaranteed.

This position is ideal for experienced MICU RNs with required certifications and licensure ready to work a travel contract in an acute care setting with a 1:2 patient ratio and day shifts.