Medical-Surgical Float Pool Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS Float Pool RN)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Hours: 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Holiday Rotation: Required
• On Call: Not required
• Float Assignments: Med Surg floors at Main hospital and Ashley River tower
• Patient Ratios: May vary depending on unit assigned
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• License Required: South Carolina RN License or Multi-State/Compact State RN License
• Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Block Schedule: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility
• Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Scrub Color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: $20 registration fee for garage hang tag; additional fees may apply for other parking locations
• Hurricane Season (June - November): Employees may be assigned to emergency response teams during this period

Required Credentials & Documentation

Licensure & Certifications

• RN License: South Carolina or Compact State RN license required; primary source verification needed
• BLS: Required for all clinical staff (AHA or ARC accepted)
• ACLS: Required for certain units (Adult Critical Care, Labor & Delivery, Cath Lab, ER, ICU, Interventional Radiology, PACU, PCU, PreOp, Observation Unit)
• PALS: Required for all Pediatric units except Pediatric OR; preferred for Pediatric OR
• NRP: Required (AHA/AAP only)
• TNCC: Required as applicable; not required for ER RNs
• CHEMO: Required only for Oncology Hospital Unit (specific unit)
• EFM: Required (AWHONN or NCC accepted)
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ER and as applicable
• IV Therapy Certification: Required for select LPNs if applicable
• Tech Certifications: Required for Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists, Sterile Processing Techs, Ultrasound Techs, Pathology Assistants, MLTs (ASCP or registry eligible)

Background Checks & Verifications

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if pending
• State-specific search for South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers
• NURSYS verification for all RNs and LPNs/LVNs
• Work history verification for last 3 clinical employers

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+), renewed annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• CBC and Comprehensive Metabolic Panel required for Sterile Processing Techs

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Physical assessment form required for Sterile Processing Techs
• Radiation badge required for certain specialties (e.g., CVOR, Cath Lab, Radiation Oncology)
• Medication and competency exams as applicable, including pharmacology and OR competency exams
• Color blindness testing required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Candidates with more than 7 days of requested time off (RTO), including holidays, require facility approval which may delay the process
• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency assignments during hurricane season (June-November)
• Locals may be considered but at a reduced rate and on a case-by-case basis

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, teaching, and Magnet-recognized hospital with a supportive environment and diverse patient population. Candidates must be prepared to meet comprehensive credentialing, health, and compliance requirements prior to start.