Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Florence, SC
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (MedSurg RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 4 shifts of 12 hours each, Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:6; may flex to 1:7 during unplanned absences
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: Yes, PRN for low census
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years preferred
• 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)
• Certifications Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Special Skills Required:

  • Med/Surg, MS/Tele, Telemetry
  • Insulin administration
  • Rapid Response experience
• Electronic Health Record: Epic experience required

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block Scheduling: May be requested but not guaranteed
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

Facility & Work Environment Highlights

• Total Staffed Beds: 12
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Important Seasonal Note

• Hurricane Season: June through November (peak in August and September)

  • All employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time
  • New or extended assignments during hurricane season should be carefully considered

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, 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:

  • Diploma or transcripts preferred as placeholder if verification is pending
  • Not required for this facility
• Licensure Verification:

  • Primary source verification required for SC RN license
  • NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Work History Verification: Not required for this facility

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual updates required, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (August 1 - April 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination: 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

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4 hours for this location
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required
• Acknowledgments & Agreements: Candidates must sign assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, systems user agreement, and user access request prior to start
• Safety & Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology competency and other competency exams required as applicable

Additional Notes

• Radiation Badge: Required only for specific departments (OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Radiology); not required for this MedSurg position
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required for this position
• Locals: Not accepted for this travel assignment

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of MedSurg experience, comfortable working night shifts with weekend and on-call requirements, and willing to float within similar units. The role requires strong clinical skills, Epic experience, and compliance with comprehensive health and background documentation.