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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - MS Float Pool

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 Assignment: 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 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
• Uniform: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage use
• Hurricane Season (June - November): Staff may be assigned to emergency response teams during this period

Required Credentials & Documentation

Licensure & Certifications

• South Carolina RN License or Compact License (Primary Source Verification required)
• BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) - must be valid beyond 30 days from start
• ACLS (AHA only) - required for certain units (e.g., Adult Critical Care, Labor & Delivery, Cath Lab, ER, ICU)
• PALS - required for Pediatric units except Pediatric OR
• NRP - required for applicable neonatal roles
• TNCC - required as applicable, not required for ER RNs
• CHEMO certification - required only for Oncology unit (specific unit)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN or NCC accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification - required for ER and as applicable
• IV Therapy Certification - required for select LPNs
• Tech Certification - required for Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists, Ultrasound Techs, Pathology Assistants, MLTs (ASCP or equivalent)
• NURSYS Verification for all RNs and LPNs/LVNs
• Radiation Badge - required for specific units (e.g., CVOR, Cath Lab, Radiation Oncology)

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 (diploma/transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed)
• State-specific Medicaid Excluded Providers search (South Carolina)
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters 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
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• CBC and Biochem Panel: Required for Sterile Processing Techs only
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Fit test required; PAPR not provided by facility

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay orientation modules prior to start
• Passport-style badge photo required before start
• Sterile Processors require a physical assessment form signed by a licensed provider within 1 year of 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
• Hurricane season staffing may affect assignment confirmation
• All certifications must be valid beyond 30 days from start date; renewals or scheduled courses required if expiring soon

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, teaching, and magnet-designated hospital with a supportive float pool environment. Candidates should be prepared for night shifts, weekend rotations, and holiday coverage. Compliance with all licensure, certification, health, and background requirements is mandatory.