Medical-Surgical Float Pool RN
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Registered Nurse (MS Float Pool RN) - Charleston, South Carolina

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7:30 AM), 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Holiday Rotation: Required
• On Call: Not required
• Float Assignments: Med Surg floors at Main hospital and Ashley River tower
• Patient Ratios: May vary depending on unit assigned
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Licensure: South Carolina RN License or Multi-State/Compact RN License required
• Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Block Schedule: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility
• Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Scrub Color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Permit required for garage use; additional fees may apply for other locations
• Hurricane Season (June - November): Staff may be assigned to emergency response teams during this period

Required Credentials & Documentation

Licensure & Verification

• South Carolina RN license or Compact license with primary source verification
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Licensure hits must be approved by facility
• Temporary "walk-through" licensure process available for eligible candidates (24-48 business hours)

Certifications

• BLS: Required for all clinical staff (AHA or ARC accepted)
• ACLS: Required for specific units (Adult Critical Care, Labor & Delivery, Cath Lab, ER, ICU, Interventional Radiology, PACU, PCU, PreOp, Observation Unit)
• PALS: Required for Pediatric units except Pediatric OR; preferred for Pediatric OR
• NRP: Required for applicable neonatal roles (AHA/AAP only)
• TNCC: Required as applicable; not required for ER RNs
• CHEMO: Required only for Oncology Hospital Unit (specific unit)
• EFM: AWHONN or NCC accepted
• IV Certification: Required for select LPNs (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ER and as applicable
• Certifications must be current (not expiring within 30 days of start)

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Required searches: SSN Trace, County, Statewide, Sex Offender Registry, National Criminal, FACIS 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required; diploma/transcripts accepted as placeholders if needed
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers check required for sub vendors

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption; declinations not accepted
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams required; Pediatric OR prefers pediatric-specific exams but accepts regular if no pediatric experience

Facility Specific Requirements

• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 2-6 hours depending on location)
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Sterile Processing Techs require additional physical assessment and lab panels
• Radiation badges required for certain specialties (CVOR, Cath Lab, Radiation Oncology, etc.)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Additional Notes

• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency assignments during hurricane season (June-November)
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block scheduling possible with manager approval
• Locals may be considered under specific conditions

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center with a teaching and Magnet-recognized hospital system, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for experienced RNs.