ER Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Shift: Nights (7 PM - 7 AM), options for 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: May be required to float between nearby campuses/units within scope due to census or staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements

• References: Proof of 2 clinical references, including at least one from the same unit
• Background Checks: Must include comprehensive checks (criminal, sex offender registry, employment, education verification, etc.) within required timeframes
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 90 days prior to start, cleared to work without restrictions
  • Immunizations and titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
  • Drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days of start
  • Respirator medical clearance annually
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style color photo with solid light background, frontal view, cropped from shoulders up

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approximately 2-6 hours depending on location) prior to start
• Upload COVID vaccination records if available; if not vaccinated, must complete vaccination declination form
• Various facility-specific forms and agreements must be completed prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, contractor forms, ID badge request)

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital with 304 staffed beds
• Charting via Epic system
• Parking available at no cost with facility-issued pass
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require participation in emergency response teams; consider this before accepting assignment

Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block scheduling accommodations may be requested but are not guaranteed

This position is ideal for ER Registered Nurses with at least 1 year of experience, who hold a valid South Carolina or Compact RN license, and have required certifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Certification. Experience with Epic and flexibility to float between units is necessary.