Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

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

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

Position Details

• Shift: Nights, either 3 or 4 shifts of 12 hours (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: 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 / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Med Surg/Telemetry nursing experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Rapid Response experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements

• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Local candidates: Not accepted (travel-only position)
• Schedule flexibility: Block schedule accommodation may be requested but is not guaranteed
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Employment Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified (not required for this facility)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual updates required, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • 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
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
• TB Testing:

  • Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days of contract start (T-spot not accepted)
  • If positive, chest X-ray proof required
  • Annual TB questionnaire required
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed

Background & Compliance

• Background Check:

  • Annual check including 7 years of residence/work history
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
• Education Verification: Diploma or transcripts preferred as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; walk-through temporary license option available for SC RN license applicants without prior background issues
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RN licensure
• Radiation Badge: Required only if assigned to OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, or Radiology units (not required for this position)

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4 hours
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required
• Acknowledgments: Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Job Description, Systems User Agreement, and other facility-specific documents must be signed/reviewed prior to start
• Parking: Free parking available

Notes

• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams from June through November; peak activity in August and September
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Floating: Must float within scope to meet facility needs

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs who are comfortable working night shifts, have strong Med/Surg and telemetry skills, and are flexible to float as needed. Prior travel experience is not required.