Stepdown RN
Florence, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Stepdown RN
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 AM - 7 PM), day shift
• Holiday Rotation: Yes
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, must float within scope to like units/sister facilities as needed (agency floats first)

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active prior to start

Certifications Required

• ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross only)
• BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross only)

Preferred:

• NIH Stroke Certification (as required by unit)

Additional Certifications (as applicable):

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• Chemo certification not required for this location

Note: Certifications must not expire within 30 days of assignment start. Renewals or scheduled courses required if close to expiration.

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block Scheduling: Approval can be requested but not guaranteed
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Facility & System Information

• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Must include: SSN Trace, SC Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, International searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals

Licensure Verification

• Primary source verification of SC RN license required
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Walk-through (temporary) license option available for SC RN license with 24-48 business hour turnaround (not available if background hits exist)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands (initial and annual)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
• 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
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
• 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 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Other Requirements

• Respirator medical clearance annually for patient-facing travelers
• Proof of 2 clinical references
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually (as applicable)
• Radiation badge required for certain departments (OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Radiology) but not for this position

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into OurDay platform
• Passport-style photo required for badge
• Signed acknowledgments: Assignment Acknowledgment, Code of Conduct, Employee Confidentiality Agreement, HR Policy Manual, Systems User Agreement, HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement
• Review and complete MINI orientation and acknowledgement

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Stepdown RN with at least 1 year of specialty experience and prior travel experience. The position requires SC licensure, current ACLS and BLS certifications, and compliance with extensive health, background, and facility-specific documentation. The role involves day shifts with holiday and weekend rotations, floating within similar units, and adherence to facility policies including emergency response during hurricane season.