Travel MICU Registered Nurse
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Job Opportunity: MICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 AM - 7 PM), dayshift
• Holiday Rotation: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, must float within scope to like units/sister facilities as needed (agency staff float first)
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Local Travelers: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years preferred (1 year minimum, but prefer 2 years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (first-time travelers NOT accepted)
• Licenses: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
  • BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Additional Certifications (as applicable): PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, Chemo (not required for this location)

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 276
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, international searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Not required for this facility, but diploma/transcripts preferred as placeholder if needed
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license processing times vary (3-5 weeks for permanent, 24-48 hours for walk-through/temp license if eligible)
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if positive
  • 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
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID-19 Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for patient-facing staff via RespSafety questionnaire
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified (not required for this facility)
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for applicable units

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4 hours for Florence campus
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required
• Facility Acknowledgments: Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Job Description, Systems User Agreement, Employee Info, and other facility-specific documents must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• COVID-19 Exemption: Religious exemption form available if requesting exemption

Additional Notes

• Block Scheduling: May be requested but not guaranteed
• Radiation Badge: Required only for specific departments (OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Radiology); not required for MICU
• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency assignments during hurricane season (June-November), especially peak months August and September

This position is ideal for experienced MICU RNs with prior travel contract experience who hold or can obtain a South Carolina nursing license and meet the required certifications and health documentation.