Acute Care Float RN
Beaufort, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Acute Care Float Registered Nurse

Location: Beaufort, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• This is a Stepdown (PCU) role with frequent floating to ICU and Medical-Surgical (MedSurg) units.
• Must be comfortable working across Stepdown, ICU, and MedSurg units.
• Patient ratios:

  • Stepdown: 1:4-5
  • ICU: 1:2
  • MedSurg: 1:5-6
• 21 beds in the unit.
• Non-titrating drips including Amiodarone, NTG, Cardizem, Lopressor, Cardene.
• Care includes vascular cases (fem-pop, CEA), NSTEMI, post-cardiac cath with intervention, CIWA protocol with IVP Ativan (no Presidex).
• Experience with Peritoneal Dialysis, stable BiPAP, heated high flow oxygen (<80%), home ventilators (Trilogy), wound care, nebulizers, and hemodialysis in the dialysis department.
• Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech.
• Orientation occurs every Wednesday.
• Every other week (EOW) requirement applies (likely related to scheduling or documentation).
• Dress code: Royal Blue and White scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care Float experience, including within the last year
• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Stepdown, and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Must be willing and able to float frequently between Stepdown, ICU, and MedSurg units

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service.
• Criminal background check required within 6 months (if signed before 12/14/25) or within 30 days (if signed on/after 12/14/25).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals/extensions.
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position.
• Immunizations and titers required or facility-specific declination forms for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccine series)
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (year-round requirement)
  • COVID vaccination or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD). TB questionnaire required for positive responders and all units except Respiratory Therapy and ER.
• Drug testing: 10-panel within 6 months (before 12/14/25) or within 30 days (on/after 12/14/25). Instant tests not accepted.
• Completion of approximately 81 Relias training modules prior to first shift and orientation.

Documentation and Verification

• Copy of diploma required (transcripts not accepted).
• Primary source verification of state license and NURSYS verification required.
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Performance evaluation required if previously completed assignments through any agency.
• Skills checklist must be updated annually.
• Facility-specific documents including job description, data access confidentiality, employee health questionnaire, vaccine declination forms, and badge photo required.

Additional Notes

• Floating is mandatory across Stepdown, ICU, and MedSurg units.
• Patient care involves managing stable BiPAP and home ventilators, as well as non-titrating drips.
• Orientation is every Wednesday; candidates may log up to 8 hours for orientation.
• Scrubs color code: Royal Blue and White.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with acute care nursing across multiple critical care settings and flexible with floating assignments.