Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Orangeburg, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7 AM, Nights)
• Patient Ratios: Based on acuity
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not applicable
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility and department needs, including sister facilities

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: No cost
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June - November), with peak activity in August and September. Travelers should consider this before accepting new or extension assignments during this period.

Scheduling & Other Requirements

• Block Schedule Accommodation: Not available
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
  • SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, State-specific Medicaid Excluded Providers
• Education Verification: Required (diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; NURSYS verification required for RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series; boosters required if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID-19 vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for patient-facing roles
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of orientation modules and facility-specific training required before start
• Modules estimated to take 4-6 hours for this location
• COVID and flu vaccine documentation must be uploaded into facility system prior to start
• Facility-specific job description must be signed prior to start

Notes

• Travelers must be prepared for possible floating to other units or sister facilities within scope
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Travelers should be aware of hurricane season emergency response assignments

This position is ideal for ER Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of ER experience, who hold a valid SC or compact RN license, and have current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Experience with Epic and willingness to float within the facility are required.