Medical-Surgical Float RN
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Float Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Details

• Position/Specialty: Medical Surgical Float Pool RN
• Schedule:

  • 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7:30 AM)
  • 36 hours per week
  • Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
  • Holiday rotation required
• Float Assignments: Med Surg floors at Main hospital and Ashley River tower
• Patient Ratios: May vary depending on unit assigned

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Medical Surgical and Telemetry nursing
• Telemetry experience
• Acute Care experience
• Float experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility
• Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations & Health:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with follow-up chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • 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; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Parking permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage use

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in medical-surgical nursing who are comfortable working night shifts and floating between units in a Level I Trauma Center environment. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.