Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (MedSurg RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:6; may flex to 1:7 during unplanned absences
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: Yes, PRN for low census
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licenses: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Certifications Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
• Special Skills:

  • Med/Surg, MS/Tele, Telemetry
  • Insulin administration
  • Rapid Response team experience
• Electronic Health Record: Epic experience required

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block Scheduling: May be requested but not guaranteed
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Facility Highlights

• Total Staffed Beds: 12
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Important Seasonal Note

• Hurricane Season: June through November (peak in August and September)

  • All employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time
  • New or extension assignments during hurricane season should be carefully considered

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Not required for this facility
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Work History Verification: Not required for this facility
• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• 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
  • Rubeola (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 declinations are not
  • COVID Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for all patient-facing travelers
• Radiation Badge: Required only for specific departments (OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Radiology); not required for this MedSurg role

Certifications & Training Notes

• Certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start
• Facility prefers AHA or ARC certifications for BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
• Chemo certification not required for this location
• Orientation modules and facility-specific training must be completed prior to start
• Passport-style photo required for badge

Additional Notes

• Travelers must upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into the facility’s system
• Facility-specific forms such as assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, and user access requests must be signed prior to start
• Medication and competency exams may be required as applicable

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with MedSurg experience looking for a travel contract in South Carolina with night shifts and a supportive staffing environment.