Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Orangeburg, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER RN) - South Carolina

Location

• City: Orangeburg, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Nights, 7 PM - 7 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not applicable
• Float Requirement: Yes, must float within scope to meet facility and department needs

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Required Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• License: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • PALS (American Heart Association)
• Certifications Preferred:

  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Note: TNCC is not required for ER RNs
• Special Requirements: Experience with Epic electronic health record system required
• First-time travelers: Not accepted

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: No cost
• Local Radius: 60 miles (locals accepted on a case-by-case basis)

Scheduling & Hours

• Block scheduling: Not accommodated
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Important Seasonal Note

• Hurricane Season (June - November): All employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams during this period. Travelers should avoid confirming new or extension assignments during hurricane season if this is a concern.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Work Eligibility: Completed and accurate I-9 form required
• Identification: Copy of Driver's License/State ID and Social Security Card required
• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required (diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder)
• Licensure Verification:

  • Primary source verification showing active, unencumbered license with no pending actions
  • 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 history
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters accepted if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • 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 roles (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology and general competency exams required; pediatric OR competency preferred if applicable
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4-6 hours for this location
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules provided after clearance
• Badge Photo: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background required before start
• Epic experience required for charting
• Float between like units/sister facilities as needed

Additional Notes

• Radiation Badge: Not required for ER RN
• IV Certification: Required only for select LPNs (not applicable here)
• TNCC: Not required for ER RNs
• Prior travel experience: Not required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this ER RN travel contract position in Orangeburg, SC.