Long Term Care Registered Nurse
Union, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Long Term Care (LTC)

Location: Union, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Setting: Long Term Care (LTC)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Patient Ratio: 1:44 (high patient ratio, must be comfortable)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year LTC experience
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Radius Rule: No locals accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License: Accepted if obtained before start
• Guaranteed Hours: Based on signed contract hours
• Holiday Requirement:

  • Either 1 holiday with 2 on-call/additional shifts per 6 weeks
  • OR 2 holidays with no on-call/additional shifts
• Attendance Policy: Missing more than two shifts without reasonable explanation in a 13-week contract may lead to contract review/cancellation

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Preferred for RNs
• Other certifications (as applicable based on unit):

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • STABLE
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for RNs (not for Allied, CNA, LVN/LPN, or Home Health RNs)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for RNs; includes arrhythmia and drug calculation tests with two chances to pass

Licensure & Verification

• State License: Primary source verification required before start
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Pending License: Accepted if obtained before start

Background Checks & Education Verification

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• South Carolina statewide search required regardless of residence/work history
• Education verification required for all candidates:

  • RNs: Highest level of education (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate)
  • CNAs/LVNs: High school diploma/GED verification
  • Allied/Non-Clinical: Highest level of education verification; certificates alone not accepted as highest education
• Transcript/Diploma required from highest education level
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit Mask: Within 1 year of start; approved mask types (N-95 BYD, Duckbill, 3M-1860); can be completed onsite with approval
• TB Screening: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• Vaccinations or Exemptions Required:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu (documentation or declination required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 (Dose 1 and 2 required or declination form)
• Drug Testing: Within 60 days of start; 10-panel plus Oxycodone and Marijuana

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Competency Exam: Required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Color Blind Testing: Required if working in lab roles (MLT/MLS, Histology Tech, Microbiology Tech)

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 references within 1 year of start (Qualivis requirement)
• Employment Application: Required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for applicable units
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Facility-specific orientation and compliance documents required
  • Photo for badge (headshot on plain background) required

Important Notes

• Must be comfortable working with a high patient ratio (1:44) in LTC setting
• No block scheduling accommodations
• All requested time off (RTO) must be included in initial submission; late requests will not be considered
• Attendance is closely monitored; excessive unexcused absences may lead to contract cancellation

This position is ideal for RNs with LTC experience who are flexible with scheduling and comfortable managing a high patient load in a travel/contract role.