Medical-Surgical RN
Camden, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Location: Camden, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 15 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Med Surg RN)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Nights, 7 PM - 7 AM), including holidays as needed
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Unit Beds: 54
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, may need to float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Additional Information

• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs
• Local candidates: Accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Block schedule: Approval can be requested but not guaranteed

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 119
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces
• Hurricane Season: June through November; employees may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must include SSN trace, county/state/national criminal checks, sex offender registry, and FACIS 3
  • Completed within 90 days of start
• Education Verification: Required
• References: Minimum 2 clinical references, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Employment History: Last 3 clinical employers verified
• Physical Exam: Must be current within 90 days, confirming ability to work without restrictions
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Immunizations & Health:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titers or vaccination series required
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted (no declinations)
  • COVID-19 vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, shoulders up

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules required prior to start
• Modules typically take 2-6 hours depending on location
• Must upload required vaccination documentation into facility system prior to orientation
• Fit testing for masks will be done onsite during orientation

Notes

• Candidates must have all required licenses and certifications current and valid at start
• Certifications expiring within 30 days of start must be renewed prior to assignment
• Facility may require floating to other units as needed within scope of practice
• Travelers should consider hurricane season timing before accepting assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity with night shifts and a supportive acute care environment.