Intermediate Medical Care RN
Sumter, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – IMC (Intermediate Medical Care)

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

Position Details

• Shift: Nights
• Unit: 24-bed IMC (2 West)
• Patient Population: Adults
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required as needed to other units or campuses where qualified
• Call Off Policy: Allowed 1 shift off per 2 weeks
• Locals Accepted: Yes, with radius rule
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Pending License: Not accepted; must have active South Carolina or multistate license

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years in specialty (Registered Nurse)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• EPIC Charting Experience: Minimum 1 year required
• Clinical Skills:

  • Neuro stepdown & cardiac telemetry experience
  • 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 skills: PCA, procedural sedation administration, heparin protocols, managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration)
  • Cardiovascular care: post MI, cardiac caths & angiograms, dysrhythmia management & telemetry monitoring
  • Additional competencies: wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions, renal failure, pre/post hemodialysis, rapid response team use

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only, RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only, RQI acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., TNCC, ENPC, PALS, NRP, CPI, MAB) – check unit specifics

Licensure & Compliance

• Active South Carolina RN license or multistate license required
• Primary source verification of license required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required showing all licenses authorizing work in SC
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and others as required
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • 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

• 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
• Candidates have 2 attempts to pass tests; failure results in cancellation
• EKG practice test and study guide provided for telemetry and related units
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required annually

Additional Notes

• All scheduling requests must be submitted and approved at booking
• Badge photo required prior to start (passport-style, plain background)
• Floating policy must be signed and renewed annually
• Facility is a Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospital with a focus on cardiac care, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and robotic-assisted surgery

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with strong skills in neuro and cardiac telemetry care, who are comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced IMC environment and have prior experience with EPIC charting.