Travel Registered Nurse – 23-Hour Observation Unit
North Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: North Charleston, South Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: 23-hour Observation
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Monday through Thursday
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-call Requirement: No
• Overtime: Not allowed
• Floating: Yes, within scope and to sister facilities (downtown, Main, West Campus)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; no call-outs allowed
• Block Schedule: Possible with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Locals: Accepted on a case-by-case basis

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Experience: Required (no first-timers accepted)
• Licenses:

  • South Carolina RN license (State or Compact) required before start
  • Nursing license in good standing
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
  • PALS (required for pediatric units except Peds OR; preferred for Peds OR)
  • BLS (AHA or ARC only)
• Additional Certifications (as applicable):

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – not required for ER RNs
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• Competency Exams: Required, including medication/pharmacology competency and unit-specific competency exams
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start

Orientation

• Unit orientation conducted onsite
• Orientation hours: 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Ambulatory/Inpatient
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal or Navy Blue
• Parking: No cost mentioned

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, county/state/national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, business casual attire, no posing or side views
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • First Day Instructions and OurDay Modules must be completed before orientation
  • COVID vaccination records (if available) and flu vaccine documentation (during flu season) must be uploaded into facility system
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Vaccinations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Annual flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters may be accepted as per facility policy
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • TB Test: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days; if positive, chest x-ray and annual questionnaire required
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; declination form must be completed if not vaccinated
• Additional Health Requirements:

  • Sterile Processing Techs require specific physical assessment and lab panels (CMP and CBC with differential)
• Radiation Badge: Not required for this position

Additional Notes

• All required documents and certifications must be current and valid at the time of start (no certifications expiring within 30 days of start accepted)
• Pending state licenses are not accepted; SC license must be in hand prior to start
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with application and approved based on facility needs
• Travelers must comply with facility policies and complete all required modules and documentation before starting orientation

This position offers a structured schedule with no weekends or on-call duties, floating within the facility system, and requires a solid background in nursing with specific certifications and compliance documentation.