Med Surg RN
Abbeville, South Carolina
Abbeville Area Medical Center

Registered Nurse – MS Float

Overview

• Specialty: Medical Surgical (MS)
• Location: Abbeville, South Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 8 weeks
• Job Title: Medical Surgical

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 3 x 12-hour shifts (18:45 to 7:15)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• On-Call: 2 on-call shifts every 4 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: EOW
• Local Radius Rule: 50-mile radius rule

Experience and Clinical Expectations

• Required Experience: 3 years of experience in the specialty
• Critical Care: Comfortable taking care of the occasional critical care patient
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience of at least 1 year, completed within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Background and Compliance

• Background Check: 7-year criminal check (including sex offender and nationwide checks) completed within 1 year of start and updated annually. Must cover all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years.
• Exclusion Checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated with each contract renewal or extension
• Identification: Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service. Passport-style photo required for badge.
• E-Verify: Proof of E-Verify or attestation required

Health Requirements

• Drug Screen: 9-panel drug screen (including marijuana) within 30 days of start. Instant results acceptable. Not required annually.
• Tuberculosis: Negative PPD or QuantiFERON Gold within 3 months of start. Clear chest X-ray within 12 months of start if history of positive test. TB questionnaire required once on assignment for 12+ months. TB testing not required annually.
• Immunizations: Measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, and varicella each require a titer or vaccine series, with declinations acceptable for a low titer. Hepatitis B requires a titer, series, or signed declination.
• Tdap: Preferred, not required
• Flu: Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season. Receipts accepted if they list the traveler's name and vaccination date.
• Physical Exam: Initial physical required, updated annually to attest to ability to meet physical demands of the position

Documentation and Onboarding

• References: Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluation also accepted)
• Employment Application: Complete application and resume
• Skills Checklist: Required for the applicable unit, updated annually
• Orientation: Safety manual acknowledgement and HIPAA training required. Subs must complete core testing or a signed HIPAA form.
• Immunization Records: Must be completed once all health items are on file