Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Mullins, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: MedSurg Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Mullins, South Carolina
Contract Length: 6 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7 AM)
Patient Ratio: 1:6-7
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including holiday rotation
On-call: Not required
Floating: Yes, may need to float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MedSurg)
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licenses: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be in hand prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit (see notes below)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required for all clinical staff
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable (check unit-specific requirements)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN or NCC acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification as required
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required as applicable
• Competency Exam required

Note: Certifications expiring within 30 days of start date are not accepted; candidates must renew prior to start or have a course scheduled.

Background & Verification Requirements

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County, State, National Criminal checks
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • FACIS 3
  • International searches required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification preferred; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs and LPNs/LVNs
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers (exceptions apply)
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Initial physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (T-spot or Q-Gold accepted; 2-step PPD not accepted for this location)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low titers require boosters
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
• COVID-19 vaccines not required but highly preferred; vaccination records or declination form must be uploaded

Facility & Orientation Information

• Total staffed beds: 28 inpatient beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking available
• Floating between like units/sister facilities may be required
• Block scheduling may be requested but not guaranteed
• Locals are not accepted for this position
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Orientation includes completion of OurDay modules (2-6 hours depending on location) prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments must be completed prior to start (e.g., Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Job Description)

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge may be required depending on unit (not required for MedSurg)
• IV Therapy certification required only for select LPNs if applicable
• Candidates with international education may experience longer license processing times
• Walk-through (temporary) license process available for SC RN license under certain conditions
• All licensure and certification hits must be approved by facility prior to start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of MedSurg experience, comfortable working night shifts with weekend and holiday rotations, and willing to float within similar units. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.