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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) with holiday rotation
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs/float between like units
• Unit Description:
  Digestive Disease Inpatient Units (21 beds) providing care for patients 17 years and older with complex GI diagnoses, including Bariatric and Autologous Islet Cell Programs. The unit uses a modified modular nursing model to enhance teamwork.
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required for all clinical staff (AHA or ARC accepted)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• First-Timers: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted on a case-by-case basis within 60 miles radius
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Important Notes

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Hurricane Season: From June through November, all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams; travelers should consider this before accepting assignments during this period.
• Schedule Flexibility: Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval and unit needs.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required (diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license must be active and unencumbered
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
  • Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
  • Immunizations and titers including Tdap (within 10 years), TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer or vaccination or declination)
  • Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency exam and general competency exam required
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background required before start
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start is mandatory

Additional Information

• Floating: Nurses must be willing to float to similar units as needed
• Parking: Parking permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage use; additional fees may apply for other parking locations
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a focus on complex GI and surgical patient care. The role requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.