RN - MICU
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Registered Nurse - MICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Rotation: Yes
• On-call: No
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units/sister facilities as needed (agency staff floats first)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local candidates: Not accepted
• Local radius: 60 miles

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility in the U.S. (I-9 form and attestation)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background Check: Must include SSN trace, county/state/national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable; completed within 1 year of start
• Education Verification: Diploma or transcripts preferred but not required for clearance at this facility
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Drug Screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Dated within 12 months of start
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually as applicable
• Radiation Badge: Required only if assigned to OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, or Radiology; not required for MICU
• Photo for badge: Passport-style, frontal view, solid light background

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Required within 10 years or documented declination
• TB Testing:

  • 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days of contract start (PPD only for this facility)
  • If positive, proof of chest X-ray required
  • Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer or vaccine series; declination allowed with documentation)
  • Varicella
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but must be documented and submitted by deadline
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; if declined, must complete facility-specific declination form with COVID checkbox checked
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for all patient-facing staff

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation modules must be completed prior to start; estimated 4 hours for this location
• Facility uses Epic for charting
• Parking: Free
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments must be signed prior to start (e.g., Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, HIPAA Agreement)

Additional Notes

• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed
• Candidates with any background hits, arrests, charges, or convictions are not eligible for temporary licensure walk-through process
• Licensure processing times: SC RN license issuance estimated 3-5 weeks; temporary walk-through license 24-48 business hours if eligible
• Certifications expiring within 30 days of start are not accepted; renewal or scheduled course required before start

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this MICU RN travel contract position in Florence, SC.