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 - Renal)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Days, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratios: 1:6-7
• 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

Required Qualifications

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

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC only
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or ARC only (check unit-specific requirements)
  • Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke, Chemo) as required by unit/job description; verify with recruiter or facility
• Education Verification: Diploma or transcripts preferred but not always required
• 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, international searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals

Job Requirements & Expectations

• Schedule Flexibility: Approval for block scheduling can be requested but is not guaranteed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted for this travel position
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Floating: Must be willing to float to other med/surg units as needed
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November (peak in August-September); new or extension assignments during this time should be considered carefully

Facility & System Information

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Identification: Copy of Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card required
• Work Eligibility: I-9 form and E-Verify attestation required
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Health Screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • 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
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use (virtual questionnaire)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers preferred (may vary by facility)
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for applicable units

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4 hours for Florence location
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required (frontal view, shoulders up, solid light background)
• Acknowledgments & Agreements: Candidates must sign assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, system user agreement, and user access request prior to start
• Additional Facility Documents: MINI orientation review and acknowledgement required

Notes

• Candidates must have all required licenses and certifications valid and in hand before start date.
• Certifications expiring within 30 days of start are not accepted; renewal or scheduled course required.
• Floating to other units is expected as part of the role.
• Facility may accommodate block scheduling upon approval but it is not guaranteed.
• No local candidates accepted for this travel contract.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of MedSurg experience, who is flexible with floating and weekend shifts, and is ready for a 13-week travel assignment in Florence, SC.