Emergency Department 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 (Nights, 7 PM - 7 AM)
• 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 units/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
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements

• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted if they have ER experience
• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification is pending
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency exam and general competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; chest x-ray if prior positive test
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4-6 hours for this location
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background required before start
• Epic Charting System: Used for documentation
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November; consider this before accepting assignment

Notes

• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Parking is free
• Facility is an acute care hospital with 286 staffed beds

This position is ideal for ER RNs with at least 2 years of experience, who are comfortable working night shifts and floating as needed, and who have current SC or compact RN licensure along with required AHA certifications and Epic experience.