Registered Nurse - Intermediate Medical Care (IMC)
Sumter, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – IMC (2 West)

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

Position Details

• Shift: Nights
• Unit: Intermediate Medical Care (IMC), 24-bed adult unit
• Patient Population: Adults requiring neuro stepdown and cardiac telemetry care
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required as needed to other units or campuses where qualified; facility prioritizes home unit assignments
• Call Off Policy: Allowed 1 shift off per 2 weeks
• Locals Accepted: Yes, with radius rule applied
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Pending License: Not accepted; must have active South Carolina or multistate license

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in IMC with neuro stepdown and cardiac telemetry experience
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (but first-time travelers not accepted)
• Charting System Experience: Minimum 1 year of EPIC experience required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (American Heart Association or ARC; RQI acceptable)
• BLS (American Heart Association or ARC; RQI acceptable)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., TNCC, ENPC, PALS, NRP, MAB or CPI) – check unit specifics

Required Skills & Competencies

• IV starts, port access, PICC, central & peripheral line care
• Blood product administration
• Respiratory care: trach management, oxygen delivery (nasal cannula, masks, portable O2, HFNC, CPAP/BIPAP), chest tubes, ABG interpretation, non-invasive support
• GI care: feeding tube management
• Medication administration: PCA, procedural sedation, heparin protocols, managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration)
• Cardiovascular care: post-MI care, cardiac caths & angiograms, dysrhythmia management & interpretation, telemetry monitoring
• Additional competencies: wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions, renal failure, pre/post hemodialysis, rapid response team participation

Licensure & Compliance

• Must have an active South Carolina or multistate nursing license with primary source verification
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and fingerprinting (if applicable) required
• Drug screening within 1 year and updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Physical exam within 1 year
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working in high-risk areas)
  • Flu vaccine or approved exemption (seasonal requirement)
  • Hepatitis B documentation or declination
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
• Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation

Orientation & Testing Requirements

• Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
• Pre-assignment testing (medication and arrhythmia tests) required within 72 hours of receiving login info; two attempts allowed
• EKG practice test and study guide provided for telemetry and related units
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required annually
• Core training parts I, II, and III required annually (covering universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, OSHA, TJC National Patient Safety Goals, etc.)
• Floating policy acknowledgment required annually

Additional Notes

• All scheduling requests (RTO, block, special) must be submitted with application and approved by facility
• Badge photo required prior to start (passport style, plain background, no obstructions)
• Facility is a 283-bed Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospital with a variety of specialty services including cardiac care, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and robotic-assisted surgery

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with strong skills in neuro stepdown and cardiac telemetry who are looking for a travel contract in South Carolina with a reputable healthcare system.