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: Minimum 3-4 weekend shifts scheduled
• Holiday Rotation: Required
• Float Assignment: Med Surg floors at Main hospital and Ashley River tower
• Patient Ratios: May vary depending on unit assigned
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Schedule Flexibility: Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Experience & Licensure Requirements

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

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• 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

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS: Required for all clinical staff (AHA or ARC accepted)
• ACLS: Required for certain units (verify if applicable)
• PALS: Required for pediatric units (not required for adult ER)
• TNCC: Required as applicable (not required for ER RNs)
• Other Certifications: May be required depending on unit (e.g., CHEMO for Oncology, NIH Stroke for ER)
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency: Required as applicable

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/Vaccinations:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with follow-up CXR
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
  • 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 Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• Other: Annual TB questionnaire required

Background & Verification

• Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
• Employment verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• State-specific searches including South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers list

Documentation & Onboarding

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start
• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to orientation
• Upload vaccination records (COVID, Flu) into facility system
• Facility-specific first day instructions and modules provided after clearance
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Complete employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation
• Radiation badge required only for specific units (not applicable for this RN float pool role)
• Local candidates may be considered with adjusted pay rate
• Facility allows 1 shift call-off per 2 weeks

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience, willing to work night shifts and weekends, and able to float between medical-surgical units. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.