Medical Surgical RN (Renal)
Florence, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (MedSurg RN - Renal)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MedSurg RN with Renal focus)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Days, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 6-7 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including holiday rotation
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float within scope to other med/surg units if needed

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licensing: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be in hand prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only (check unit-specific requirements)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - As required, AHA or ARC only
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - As required, AHA/AAP only
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - As required
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN or NCC acceptable
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (travelers only)
• Block Scheduling: May be requested but not guaranteed
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Facility & Documentation Requirements

• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free parking available
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence/work
  • 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: Not required for this facility, but diploma/transcripts preferred as placeholder if needed
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license or compact license mandatory
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if low titer
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID-19 Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for patient-facing roles
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Employment History Verification: Not required for this facility
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for applicable units

Facility-Specific Orientation & Compliance

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 4 hours) prior to start is mandatory
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge
• Signed acknowledgments and agreements required before start, including:

  • Assignment Acknowledgment
  • Code of Conduct
  • Employee Confidentiality Agreement
  • Systems User Agreement
  • HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility system prior to start
• Facility-specific COVID exemption form required for religious exemptions

Additional Notes

• Floating to other med/surg units may be required to meet facility needs
• Facility may call off shifts but guarantees a minimum number of hours
• Travelers should be prepared for possible emergency response duties during hurricane season

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 1 year of MedSurg experience, who hold a valid SC or Compact RN license, and are comfortable working 12-hour day shifts with weekend and holiday rotations in a travel assignment setting.