MedSurg RN - Renal
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (MedSurg RN - Renal)

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Patient Ratio: 1:6-7
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including holiday rotation
On-Call: Not required
Floating: Required to float within scope to other med/surg units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of MedSurg nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job Details

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local Radius: 60 miles (locals not accepted)
• Charting System: Epic
• Uniform Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free parking available
• Floating: May be required to float to other med/surg units within the facility

Important Facility Notes

• Hurricane Season: June through November; all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams during this period. Candidates should avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak hurricane months (August and September) if this is a concern.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Identification: Copy of Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card required
• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
• Employment Verification: Proof of 2 clinical references and performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start
• Work History Verification: Not required for this facility
• Education Verification: Not required for this facility
• Physical Exam: Initial physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests accepted)
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Radiation Badge: Not required for MedSurg RN

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Required within 10 years of start or declination form completed
• TB Testing:

  • 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days of contract start (T-spot not permitted)
  • If positive, proof of chest X-ray required
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low titer requires 2 boosters 28 days apart
• Hepatitis B: Titer or vaccine series required; declination form accepted with conditions
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low titer requires 2 boosters 28 days apart
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (August 1 – March 31); medical or religious exemptions accepted, but declinations are not accepted
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or a declination form completed

Certifications & Training Notes

• Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS may be required depending on unit (AHA or ARC only) – verify with team if applicable
  • PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as required by specific units (verify with team)
• Competency Exams: Medication and other competency exams required as applicable
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and acknowledgment forms required prior to start
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background required

Scheduling & Other Considerations

• Block Scheduling: May be requested but not guaranteed
• Shift Flexibility: Floating to other med/surg units may be required
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may cancel 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Locals: Not accepted for this assignment

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a MedSurg RN with a renal specialty in Florence, SC. The position requires at least 1 year of MedSurg nursing experience, a valid SC or Compact RN license, and BLS certification. The role involves day shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation, no on-call duties, and floating within med/surg units as needed. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory. Candidates should be prepared for hurricane season assignments and complete all required orientation and certification verifications before starting.