Medical-Surgical Float Pool RN
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) - MS Float Pool

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

Job Details

• Position/Specialty: MS Float Pool RN
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 AM - 7:30 PM), 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
• Licensure 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
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms
• Parking: Permit required with a registration fee; additional fees may apply for parking outside designated garage
• Hurricane Season (June - November): Staff 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, etc.)
• PALS: Required for Pediatric units except Pediatric OR
• TNCC: Required as applicable; not required for ER RNs
• Other Certifications: May include Chemotherapy, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, and others depending on unit
• IV Certification: Required for select LPNs if applicable
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs & LPNs/LVNs

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 or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• State-specific searches (e.g., South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers)
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers: Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2-6 hours depending on location) prior to start
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire)
• Upload vaccination records (COVID, flu) into facility system
• Radiation badge required for certain specialties (e.g., CVOR, Cath Lab, Radiation Oncology)
• Sterile Processing Techs have additional physical and lab requirements

Additional Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions apply for travelers with more than 7 days off including holidays
• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency assignments during hurricane season (June-November)
• Block scheduling is possible but requires manager approval and depends on unit needs

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, teaching, and Magnet-recognized hospital with a supportive float pool environment. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, health, and background requirements prior to start.