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

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Scheduling & Work Conditions

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

Facility & Work Environment Highlights

• Total staffed beds: 34
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Scrub color: Royal Blue

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual comprehensive background check including SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, and FACIS 3
  • International background checks if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Health Screenings & Immunizations:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31) or medical/religious exemption; declinations not accepted
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
  • Respirator medical clearance annually for patient-facing roles
• References & Work History:

  • Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
  • Performance evaluation within 12 months of start
  • Employment application/resume required
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology and other competency exams as applicable

Documentation & Onboarding Requirements

• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Attestation of work eligibility and completed I-9 form
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Signed assignment acknowledgment, confidentiality agreements, code of conduct, HR policy manual, systems user agreement, and user access request
• Completion of orientation modules and facility-specific training prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Upload vaccination and flu documentation into facility system prior to start
• Radiation badge may be required depending on unit assignment (not required for this role)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted
• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency response assignments during hurricane season (June–November), especially peak months August and September
• Facility allows floating to meet staffing needs within scope of practice

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse Medical Surgical travel assignment in Florence, SC.