Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Included in shift schedule
• Holidays: As needed, no on-call required
• Floating: May be required to float between Midlands DT and NE campuses within scope due to census or staffing needs
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 75
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: ER – Royal Blue
• Parking: Free with pass

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of ER Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• License: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be in hand prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • PALS (AHA only, required for ER only)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER)
  • Epic experience required

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Approval for block scheduling can be requested but is not guaranteed
• Local candidates accepted within 60-mile radius

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Must include: SSN Trace, Counties outside SC, SC Statewide, Sex Offender Registry, National Criminal, OFAC, FACIS 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals

Education & Licensure Verification

• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered SC RN license or Compact license
• NURSYS verification required
• Copy of diploma or transcripts preferred as placeholder if education verification is pending

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to work without restrictions
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low titers require boosters
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• COVID vaccines highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Additional Health Requirements

• Respirator medical clearance annually via RespSafety questionnaire
• Fit test done onsite during orientation (no need to provide prior fit test)

Competency & Skills

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Annual skills checklist for applicable unit
• References: Minimum 2 clinical references, including at least one from the unit to be worked in
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2-6 hours depending on campus)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into OurDay platform
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required (frontal view, solid light background)
• Completion of facility-specific confidentiality, security, contractor forms, and job description prior to start
• Time-sensitive NetID form must be completed within 24-48 hours of signing contract

Important Notes

• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; consider this before accepting new or extended assignments during this period
• Facility allows floating between campuses as needed
• Candidates must renew certifications if expiring within 30 days of start or have scheduled renewal courses

This position is suitable for ER nurses with at least 2 years of experience, who hold the appropriate licensure and certifications, and are comfortable working night shifts with potential floating between campuses.