Med Surg RN
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

MedSurg RN - Medical Surgical

Overview

• Location: Florence, South Carolina
• Contract length: 10 weeks
• Schedule: 4 x 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (48 hours per week)
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• On-call: As needed (PRN) for low census
• Staffing ratio: 1:6 normally. The unit may flex to 1:7 if an unplanned absence can't be covered.
• Float: May float within scope to meet facility needs, including between like units and sister facilities
• Guaranteed hours: The facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• Block schedule: Can be requested before assignment, but approval is not guaranteed.
• Return-to-office (RTO): All RTO must be included at submission. Approval depends on facility needs.
• Local travelers: Not accepted. Local radius is 60 miles.
• First-time travelers: Accepted.
• Facility: 34 total staffed beds
• Perks/details: Free parking; Royal Blue scrubs

Requirements

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Med Surg experience of 1 year, with the most recent experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Rapid Response skills
• Experience with Epic

Licensing Notes

• A South Carolina RN license typically takes 3 to 5 weeks to issue, longer for candidates with international education (excludes weekends and holidays).
• Candidates without a South Carolina or Compact license may use a temporary walk-through license instead, with about 24 to 48 business hours' turnaround. This is not available if the candidate has any background hit, arrest, charge, or conviction, excluding minor traffic violations. Candidates who have already started the permanent licensure process cannot switch to walk-through.
• Chemotherapy certification is not required for this location.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, attesting to the ability to meet the physical demands of the position
• TB test: 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days of the contract date. T-spot is not permitted. If positive, a chest X-ray is required.
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, no instant tests
• Tdap within 10 years of start, or a signed declination
• Hepatitis B: titer or vaccine series. Low or non-reactive titers may complete boosters or sign a declination.
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines. Low titers require 2 boosters 28 days apart.
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season. The 2026-27 deadline is December 4, 2026. Pharmacy receipts are not accepted.
• COVID vaccination is not required but is highly preferred.
• Annual medical clearance for respirator use (patient-facing travelers)

Background, Compliance, and Onboarding

• Annual background check covering the past 7 years. No open or pending charges allowed.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated at each renewal or extension
• Copy of driver's license or state ID, Social Security card, and E-Verify work-eligibility attestation
• Two clinical references (hospital evaluation also accepted)
• Employment application or resume
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start
• Work history verification and education verification are not required for this location.
• South Carolina state exclusion list (required)
• Passport-style badge photo (frontal view, shoulders up)
• Pre-start online modules, about 4 hours. Must be completed before orientation or the traveler will be sent home.
• Signed before start: assignment acknowledgment, confidentiality agreement, HIPAA agreement, and systems user agreement. Code of conduct and HR policy manual must be reviewed.
• Skills checklist for the applicable unit, updated annually

Hurricane Season

• From June through November, all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams. Peak months are August and September. If this is a concern, do not confirm a new or extension assignment during this period.