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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (MedSurg RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:6; may flex to 1:7 during unplanned absences
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: Yes, PRN for low census
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years preferred
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Certifications Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
• Special Skills Required:

  • Med/Surg, MS/Tele, Telemetry
  • Insulin administration
  • Rapid Response team experience
• Electronic Health Record: Epic experience required

Scheduling & Work Conditions

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

Facility & Work Environment Highlights

• Total Staffed Beds: 12
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Not required for this facility
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license processing times vary (3-5 weeks for permanent, 24-48 hours for temporary walk-through process)
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID vaccines not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for patient-facing travelers
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Employment History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified (not required for this facility)

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4 hours for Florence campus
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required
• Acknowledgments & Agreements: Candidates must sign assignment acknowledgment, confidentiality agreements, code of conduct, HR policy manual, systems user agreement, and user access request prior to start
• Additional: Facility-specific COVID exemption form available for religious exemptions

Prior Travel Experience

• Requirement: Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted

This position is ideal for experienced MedSurg RNs looking for a travel assignment with night shifts and a supportive staffing environment in South Carolina.