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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Orangeburg, South Carolina
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Beds: 286

Position Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7 AM, Nights)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not applicable
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility and department needs (including sister units/facilities)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Licensure Requirements

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

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

  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Note: TNCC is not required for ER RNs
• Special Requirements: Epic electronic health record experience required

Work Environment & Scheduling

• Ratios: Based on patient acuity
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Facility Highlights

• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: No cost
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time. Avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August-September) if this is a concern.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• 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/transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; must be active and unencumbered
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
  • Immunizations and titers: Tdap, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for all patient-facing travelers
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exam required (Peds OR candidates may use regular OR competency exam if no pediatric experience)

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation modules must be completed prior to start (estimated 4-6 hours for this location)
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay platform used for onboarding and document uploads
• COVID and flu vaccine documentation must be uploaded into OurDay
• Job description acknowledgment required prior to start

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Radiation badge is not required for ER RN
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and updated annually

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of clinical experience, who hold the required licenses and certifications, and have experience with Epic EHR. The role requires night shifts and some floating flexibility within the facility.