Float Med Surg RN
Anderson, South Carolina
AnMed Medical Center

Medical Surgical Float – Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Anderson, South Carolina Unit: 6 South (Medical Surgical) Start: November Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (18:45 to 07:15) Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Staffing and Schedule

• Ratio: 1:6
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Block schedule: Not accepted
• Float: Yes. Will be required to float to other Med Surg units as needed.
• Locals: Accepted
• First-time travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Float experience of 1 year
• Float experience within the last year
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, United States Department of Defense, or RQI
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing

Background and Screening

• Criminal background check: 7-year check completed within a year of start and updated annually. Must cover all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years. Instant state search is acceptable in lieu of a pending check.
• International background check: Required if the traveler lived outside the U.S. within the last 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG: Required within 30 days of start and updated with each renewal or extension.
• Color blindness test (Ishihara): Required for RN candidates.

Health and Immunizations

• Physical exam: Required within 1 year. A physician's statement must confirm good physical health.
• TB screening: Either two PPDs (one within a year of start and one within 3 months), or a QuantiFERON Gold or T-SPOT within 3 months. A past positive TB test requires an upload with a chest X-ray dated within 5 years.
• Immunity documentation: Measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, and varicella each require a titer or 2 vaccines. A low or equivocal titer requires one booster.
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination.
• Drug screen: 9-panel screen within 90 days of start (instant test acceptable). Not required annually.
• Flu: Vaccination or an exemption is required during flu season (10/31 to 04/01). Medical exemptions require supporting documentation from a provider. Vaccines are available onsite.
• Respirator fit test: Required annually. Facility uses N95 masks (Halyard Small or Regular, 3M 1860S or 1860R). PAPR is available onsite.

Onboarding and Documents

• References: Proof of 2 clinical references (a hospital evaluation is also accepted).
• Performance evaluation: Required only if the traveler has worked at the facility for over 1 year. Two professional references within 1 year of start can be used instead.
• Employment application: Complete application or resume required.
• Badge photo: A clear .jpg headshot is required before start. No visible nose piercings are allowed.
• Online orientation: Required before start, with a confirmation email. Travelers who have worked at the facility for 1 year or more must also complete stroke education and the core competency parts.
• COVID policy: Must be reviewed before start.
• Return-to-orientation (RTO) documents: All must be submitted with the submittal.