Med Surg Telemetry RN
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

MedSurg RN (Travel/Contract)

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

Schedule and Staffing

• Shift: Day shift, 4x12s (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM), 48 hours per week
• Ratios: 1:6 normally. The unit may flex to 1:7 if an unplanned absence cannot be covered.
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• On-call: Yes, PRN for low census
• Float: Travelers may float within scope, between like units and sister facilities, to meet facility needs.
• Block schedule: Can be requested before assignment, but approval is not guaranteed.
• Guaranteed hours: The facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• Local radius: 60 miles. Locals are not accepted.
• RTO: All RTO must be included at submission. Approval depends on facility needs.
• Hurricane season (June through November): Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season. If this is a concern, do not confirm a new or extended assignment during that season.

Qualifications

• Valid South Carolina RN license
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience: 1 year of experience, completed within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Rapid Response skills
• Experience with Epic

Onboarding and Compliance

• Background check: Annual, covering all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years, with the required searches. Candidates cannot have any open or pending charges.
• Exclusion screening: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start, updated with each renewal or extension. South Carolina state exclusion list required.
• Identity and work documents: Driver's license or state ID, Social Security card (or SSN if the card is unavailable), E-Verify attestation, and proof of work eligibility.
• Education verification: Required if not already on file. A diploma or transcript may be used as a placeholder while verification is pending.
• Work history verification: Last 3 clinical employers, verified by a third party.
• Licensing: Primary source verification and Nursys verification required.
• TB: Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days of contract date. T-spot is not accepted. A positive result requires proof of a chest X-ray. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Drug screen: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start. No instant tests.
• Immunizations and titers: Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination). Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; low titer requires 2 boosters 28 days apart). Tdap within 10 years of start, or a declination.
• Flu vaccine: Vaccine or medical/religious exemption required for the 2026-27 flu season. Deadline is December 4, 2026. Pharmacy receipts are not accepted.
• Physical exam: Initial, then updated annually.
• RespSafety clearance: Required annually for patient-facing travelers.
• Performance evaluation: Required, dated within 12 months of start.
• Skills checklist: Required for the applicable unit, updated annually.
• Photo: Clear, passport-style, frontal, shoulders up, for the badge.
• Orientation modules: Required before orientation, about 4 hours, completed on a computer rather than a phone. Travelers who have not finished are sent home.
• Other forms: Assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, HR policy manual, confidentiality and HIPAA agreements, and job description, all completed or reviewed before start.

Facility Highlights

• Total staffed beds: 34
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking