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

Registered Nurse (MS Float Pool RN) - Charleston, South Carolina

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7:30 AM), totaling 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 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
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

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: Permit required for garage parking; additional fees may apply for other locations
• 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 (Primary Source Verification required)
• BLS: American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) certification required for all clinical staff
• 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: AWHONN or NCC certification acceptable
• IV Therapy Certification: Required for select LPNs (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ER and as applicable
• Tech Certifications: Required for allied health professionals as applicable (e.g., Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists, Ultrasound Techs)

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 or transcripts as placeholder if needed)
• State-specific searches including South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers
• NURSYS verification for RNs and LPNs/LVNs
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or appropriate follow-up for positives
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal Vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
  • COVID-19 vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Color Blind Testing required prior to start
• Competency Exam required (including OR competency if applicable)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Orientation: Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start; estimated 2-6 hours depending on location
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses
• Radiation Badge: Required for specific units (e.g., CVOR, Cath Lab, Radiation Oncology); not required for MRI, Mammography, Pediatric Echo, or Ultrasound Techs
• Physical Assessment for Sterile Processors: Required for Sterile Processing Techs, completed by licensed provider within 1 year of start
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Fit testing required; PAPR not provided by facility, travelers must provide their own if needed

Additional Notes

• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency assignments during hurricane season (June-November)
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block scheduling possible with manager approval
• Locals may be considered at a reduced rate on a case-by-case basis

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center with a teaching and Magnet-recognized hospital system, providing diverse float assignments across medical-surgical units during night shifts.