Medical-Surgical Float Pool RN
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS Float Pool RN)

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

Position Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Hours: 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Holiday Rotation: Required
• On Call: Not required
• Float Assignment: Med Surg floors at Main hospital and Ashley River tower
• Patient Ratios: May vary depending on unit assigned

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• License: South Carolina RN License or Multi-State/Compact State RN License
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as applicable per unit
• First-time Travelers: Accepted

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility
• Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block schedule accommodation possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local radius for candidates: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis

Mandatory Compliance & Documentation

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required (diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license must be active and unencumbered
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS: Required for all clinical staff (AHA or ARC accepted)
• ACLS: Required for adult critical care units, labor & delivery, cath lab, ER, ICU, interventional radiology, PACU, PCU, pre-op, observation units (not required for pediatric units)
• PALS: Required for pediatric units except Pediatric OR; preferred for Pediatric OR
• TNCC: Required as applicable; not required for ER RNs
• Other Certifications:

  • CHEMO (only for specific oncology unit)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as applicable
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable, including medication/pharmacology and OR competency exams
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • 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
• Drug Screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start

Facility Specific Requirements

• Orientation: Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses
• Radiation Badge: Required only for specific units (not applicable for this RN float pool role)
• Additional Documentation:

  • I-9 form and attestation of work eligibility
  • Driver’s License/State ID copy
  • Social Security Card or SSN verification
  • Education verification documents
  • Background check documents
  • HIPAA attestation

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June - November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; peak months are August and September
• Facility allows some flexibility with block scheduling but requires manager approval
• Facility may call off shifts occasionally (1 shift per 2 weeks)

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working night shifts and floating between medical-surgical units in a Level I Trauma Center teaching hospital environment. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.