Medical-Surgical RN (Renal)
Florence, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (MedSurg RN - Renal)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MedSurg RN with Renal focus)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Days, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 6-7 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Holiday Rotation: Yes
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, may float to other med/surg units as needed

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licensing: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC only
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or ARC only (facility-specific)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - as required (AHA or ARC only)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - as required (AHA/AAP only)
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., Trauma Nursing Core Course, Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local Candidates: Not accepted
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Block Scheduling: May be requested but not guaranteed
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November (peak in August-September). New or extended assignments during this time should be considered carefully.

Facility & System Information

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

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Must include SSN Trace, statewide, national criminal, 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, but diploma/transcripts preferred as placeholder if needed
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license processing times vary (3-5 weeks for permanent, 24-48 hours for walk-through/temp license if eligible)
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs and LPNs/LVNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days (T-spot or Q-Gold accepted; 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold for Florence location)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID-19 Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for all patient-facing travelers
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Employment History: Last 3 clinical employers verified (exceptions apply)

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4 hours for Florence location
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required
• Acknowledgments & Agreements: Candidates must sign assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual review, systems user agreement, user access request, and HIPAA confidentiality agreement prior to start
• Additional Facility Documents: MINI orientation review and acknowledgement required

Additional Notes

• Travelers may be required to float within scope to other med/surg units.
• Locals are not accepted for this position.
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift every 2 weeks.
• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed.
• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency response duties during hurricane season.

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 1 year of MedSurg experience, who hold or can obtain a South Carolina or Compact RN license, and are comfortable working 12-hour day shifts with weekend and holiday rotations in a travel/contract role.