Travel Dental Hygienist
Columbia, SC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,033/weekOverview
- Start Date05/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Job Opportunity: Dental Hygienist
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- Monday to Friday, no weekends
- Shift hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Closed on major holidays
- Total hours per week: 39-40
Job Description
- Perform routine dental prophylaxis including removal of hard and soft deposits and stains, and polishing teeth surfaces
- Apply topical fluoride treatments
- Expose and develop dental radiographs
- Provide oral hygiene instruction, counseling, and nutrition/dietary advice
- Train dental hygiene students with minimal supervision
- Review medical and dental health histories
- Take and record blood pressure
- Chart dental disease using Epic Wisdom for charting and charge entry
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments
- May require access to medication storage and performing procedures involving medications
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene
- Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a Dental Hygienist within the last year
Required Certifications & Compliance
- Background check: 7-year history within 12 months of start, including alias and multi-state searches
- Drug screening: 5-panel drug test within 1 year, updated annually
- Physical exam: Physician’s statement within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
- Immunizations and health documents:
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (if working in high-risk areas)
- Flu vaccine or approved exemption (seasonal requirement)
- Documentation for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B as applicable
- Respirator fit test to be completed onsite during orientation
- Photo for badge with specific background and quality requirements
Orientation and Testing Requirements
- Completion of online orientation modules within 72 hours of assignment
- Pre-assignment testing (medication and arrhythmia tests) must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login information; two attempts allowed
- Core competencies and annual training including OSHA, patient safety, and ethical care must be maintained
- Compliance with facility-specific policies such as floating policy and contractor acknowledgment
Additional Notes
- Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and carry ID while on duty
- Use of Epic Wisdom electronic health record system for documentation
- No prior travel experience explicitly required
This position offers a structured weekday schedule with no weekend shifts, ideal for dental hygienists seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with opportunities to work in a teaching environment and utilize advanced EHR systems.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Gargi was the first one to take a chance on me and land me an interview with a company. She is adept in science and took an interest in my specialty background. I am excited about the oppurtunities and not being dismissed for not having any generalist experience, despite nearly a decade of professional skill building within a reference laboratory.
Cons
None
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Columbia, SC
As a travel nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
- Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
- Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
- Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
- Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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