SICU Registered Nurse
Florence, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (SICU)
• Location: Florence, South Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Days 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 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)
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Local Travelers: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Experience & Licensing Requirements

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

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

Facility & Work Environment

• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free

Certifications & Training Notes

• Certifications must be valid beyond 30 days from start date; renewals or scheduled courses required if expiring soon.
• PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM certifications may be required depending on unit.
• Chemo certification not required for this location.
• IV Therapy certification required for select LPNs (not applicable for RN role).
• Orientation modules must be completed prior to start; estimated 4 hours for Florence location.
• COVID-19 vaccinations are highly preferred but not required; declination form must be completed if not vaccinated.
• Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted (no declinations).
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for patient-facing staff.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3
  • International searches required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals.
• Education verification not required for this facility.
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs.
• Work history verification not required for this facility.
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form.
• 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 required.
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if low titer.
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season or approved exemption.
• COVID-19 vaccine highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated.

Documentation & Onboarding

• Must provide:

  • Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
  • Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start
  • Complete employment application/resume
  • Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Facility-specific documents to be signed/reviewed prior to start include:

  • Assignment Acknowledgment
  • Code of Conduct
  • Employee Confidentiality Agreement
  • HR Policy Manual
  • Systems User Agreement
  • User Access Request
  • HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement
• First Day Instructions and OurDay modules must be completed before orientation; failure to complete results in being sent home.
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into the facility’s system as instructed.

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 with travel assignments requiring floating and weekend/holiday work.