Medical-Surgical RN (Renal)
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

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: 1:6-7
• 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

Experience & Licensure Requirements

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

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only (facility-specific)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - As required, AHA or ARC only
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., TNCC, EFM) - check with recruiter/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
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Important Facility Notes

• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time. Avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August-September) if this is a concern.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, SC Statewide, National Criminal, 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 processing times vary (3-5 weeks for permanent, 24-48 hours for walk-through/temp license if eligible)
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• 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 (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • 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 all patient-facing travelers
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Employment History: Last 3 clinical employers verified (not required for this facility)
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
• Radiation Badge: Required only for OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, and Radiology travelers (not required for this MedSurg RN role)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view only
• Orientation: Completion of OurDay modules prior to start (approx. 2-4 hours depending on campus)
• Acknowledgments & Agreements: Candidates must sign assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual review, systems user agreement, and user access request prior to start
• COVID-19 Religious Exemption: Facility-specific exemption form required if applicable

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a MedSurg RN with a renal focus in Florence, SC. The position requires at least 1 year of RN experience, a valid SC or Compact RN license, and BLS certification. Prior travel experience is not required. The role involves day shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation, no on-call, and floating within med/surg units. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory. Flu vaccination is required during flu season, and COVID vaccination is highly preferred.

This summary is intended to provide key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare professionals considering this travel nursing opportunity.