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

Registered Nurse (RN) - MS Float Pool

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical (MS) Float Pool RN
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 AM - 7:30 PM), 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Holiday Rotation: Required
• On-call: Not required
• Float Assignments: Med Surg floors at Main hospital and Ashley River tower
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: May vary depending on unit assigned
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-time travelers accepted
• License Required: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Block schedule accommodation: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis within 60 miles radius

Facility Highlights

• Type: 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
• Parking: Permit required for garage parking; additional fees may apply for other locations
• Hurricane Season: June through November; employees may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Required Credentials & Documentation

Licensure

• South Carolina RN license or Compact license required
• Primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Temporary "walk-through" license option available for eligible candidates (24-48 business hours processing)

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only, valid at start date
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for certain units (Adult Critical Care, Labor & Delivery, Cath Lab, ER, ICU, Interventional Radiology, PACU, PCU, PreOp, Observation Unit)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for all Pediatric units except Pediatric OR; preferred for Pediatric OR
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only, valid at start date
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required as applicable; not required for ER RNs
• NIH Stroke Certification - Required for ER and as applicable
• Other certifications as required by specific units (e.g., CHEMO for Oncology unit)

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Includes SSN trace, statewide and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• State-specific search for South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of positive TB with chest x-ray follow-up
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series; boosters required for low titers
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series; boosters required for low titers
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams required; Pediatric OR prefers pediatric-specific exams but accepts regular exams if no pediatric experience

Facility Specific Requirements

• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules must be completed prior to orientation
• Passport-style badge photo required before start
• Sterile Processing Techs require additional physical assessment and lab panels (CMP, CBC)
• Radiation badge required for certain specialties (e.g., CVOR, Cath Lab, Radiation Oncology)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Additional Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks (guaranteed hours)
• Local candidates with more than 7 days of non-holiday return to office (RTO) restrictions require facility approval
• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency assignments during hurricane season (June-November)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, teaching, and magnet-designated hospital with a supportive float pool environment. Candidates must be prepared to meet comprehensive credentialing, health, and competency requirements prior to start.