Med Surg Telemetry RN
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

MedSurg RN

Location: Florence, South Carolina Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 10 weeks Total Staffed Beds: 34 Scrub Color: Royal Blue Parking: Free

Schedule and Staffing

• Shift: 4x12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (48 hours per week)
• Ratios: 1:6 normally. If an unplanned absence cannot be covered, the unit will flex to 1:7.
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• On-call: Yes, PRN for low census
• Floating: May need to float within scope, between like units, and to sister facilities
• Block schedule: Can be requested before assignment, but approval is not guaranteed
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Time off requests: All time off must be included at submission. Approval depends on facility needs.

Eligibility

• Local candidates: Not accepted. Local radius is 60 miles.
• First-time travelers: Accepted

Requirements

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year (1 year of experience required)
• Skills required: Med/Surg, MS/Telemetry, Insulin, Rapid Response
• Experience with Epic
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Two clinical references (hospital evaluation also accepted)
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start
• Background check, including SSN trace, out-of-state county searches, statewide SC search, sex offender registry, national criminal search, and FACIS. Open or pending charges are not acceptable.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• TB test within 90 days of start (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold; T-spot not permitted). If positive, proof of chest X-ray is required. An annual TB questionnaire is also required.
• Tdap within 10 years of start, or a signed declination
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
• Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Flu vaccine documentation or exemption uploaded by December 4, 2026 (flu season is September 1 to March 31)
• Initial physical, updated annually
• Copy of driver's license or state ID
• Copy of Social Security card (or SSN if a copy is unavailable)
• Photo for badge (frontal, shoulders up, solid background)
• Completion of required orientation modules before start (approximately 4 hours)
• Completion of required facility documents and competency exams

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience (preferred, not required)
• ACLS certification (AHA or ARC only)
• NIHSS certification
• COVID vaccines (highly preferred, not required)
• Diploma or transcript showing area of study and degree (highly preferred)

Additional Information

• Hurricane season (June through November): Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams. If this is a concern, do not confirm a new or extended assignment during the season.
• Walk-through temporary license: RNs without an SC or Compact license may be eligible for a temporary walk-through license. Candidates with any background hit, arrest, charge, or conviction are not eligible, except for minor traffic violations.