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

Registered Nurse (MICU) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Facility Type: Acute Care
Beds: 276

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 AM - 7 PM), days
• 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 floats first)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Licensing

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

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or ARC only, must be current (not expiring within 30 days of start)
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC only, must be current
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required, must be current
• Additional Certifications:

  • PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM may be required depending on unit (confirm with team)
  • Chemo certification NOT required for this location
• Certification Notes:

  • All certifications must be valid and not expiring within 30 days of start
  • Copies of all certifications must be provided

Scheduling & Work Conditions

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

Facility & Systems

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

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years, including SSN trace, statewide, national, 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: Not required for this facility; diploma/transcripts preferred as placeholder if needed
• Work History Verification: Not required for this facility
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
• Radiation Badge: Required only for OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Radiology (not required for this MICU role)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical attesting ability to meet job demands
• TB Testing:

  • 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days of contract start (T-spot not accepted)
  • If positive, chest X-ray proof required
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccine not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
  • 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 if low titer
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for all patient-facing staff

Facility Specific Requirements

• Orientation:

  • Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
  • Modules must be completed on a computer/laptop, not a phone
  • Failure to complete modules before orientation may result in being sent home
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required
• Acknowledgments & Agreements: Must sign assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, systems user agreement, and user access request prior to start
• Job Description: Required for all candidates
• COVID Religious Exemption: Facility-specific exemption form required if applicable

Notes for Candidates

• Candidates must have all required licenses and certifications valid and in hand before starting
• No local candidates accepted; must be willing to travel and float as needed
• Background checks and health documentation must be current and complete prior to start
• Flu and COVID vaccination policies are strictly enforced with deadlines and documentation upload requirements
• Orientation and compliance modules are mandatory and must be completed timely

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity MICU setting with a reputable acute care facility using Epic charting and a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Candidates should be experienced, fully licensed, and prepared to meet comprehensive health and compliance requirements.