Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (MedSurg RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 4 shifts of 12 hours each, nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:6; may flex to 1:7 during unplanned absences
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: Yes, PRN for low census
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Certifications Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Special Skills:

  • Med/Surg, MS/Tele, Telemetry
  • Insulin administration
  • Rapid Response team experience
• Electronic Health Record: Epic experience required

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block Scheduling: May be requested but not guaranteed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Travel Radius: 60 miles

Facility & Work Environment Highlights

• Total Staffed Beds: 12
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Hurricane Season: June through November; employees may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Required Documentation & Compliance

• 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, 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
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license processing times vary (3-5 weeks for permanent, 24-48 business hours for walk-through/temp license)
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold not accepted)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • 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 declinations are not
  • COVID-19 Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for patient-facing staff
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
• Radiation Badge: Required only for OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, and Radiology travelers (not required for this MedSurg role)

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4 hours for this location
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required
• Acknowledgments & Agreements: Candidates must sign assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, and system user agreements prior to start
• Employee Info & HR Policies: Must be reviewed and completed before starting
• Documentation Upload: COVID and flu vaccine documentation must be uploaded into the facility’s platform prior to start

This position offers a structured night shift schedule with a supportive staffing plan and requires a minimum of 2 years of MedSurg nursing experience. Candidates must hold appropriate licensure and certifications, be prepared for floating duties, and comply with comprehensive health and background screening requirements.