Critical Care RN
Cheraw, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care

Location: Cheraw, South Carolina
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Maintain a professional image and provide excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Assess patient needs based on history, observation, physical examination, and data analysis.
• Provide nursing interventions consistent with the Plan of Care and physician’s medical plans.
• Conduct hourly rounds using the 4 P’s (Pain, Position, Personal needs, Placement).
• Foster a caring, compassionate, and respectful environment for patients, families, and visitors.
• Use appropriate health and safety equipment to protect patients and staff.
• Care for central lines, chest tubes, Foley and suprapubic catheters, pressure ulcers, restraints, and patients at high risk for falls using standard procedures.
• Precept and mentor novice employees to contribute to department performance.
• Participate in hospital-system initiatives promoting Evidence Based Practices.
• Engage in continued professional growth through goal setting and educational offerings.
• Understand and manage safe storage and administration of medications, including large volume IVs and pre-packaged kits.

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Licenses:

  • Valid nursing license verified through Nursys within 30 days of start.
  • Primary source verification of license/certificate required.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA only)
  • ACLS (AHA only)
• Health Requirements:

  • Proof of MMR immunizations or titer with lab results (no declinations accepted).
  • Proof of Hepatitis B vaccinations or titer with lab results (no declinations accepted).
  • Proof of Varicella immunizations or titer with lab results (no declinations accepted).
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) testing within required timeframes or negative Q-Gold/Tspot within 90 days prior to start.
• Other Requirements:

  • Valid Driver’s License or State ID.
  • Social Security Card copy.
  • Criminal background check covering last 7 years including multiple federal and state databases, done within 60 days of start and updated annually.
  • Employment verification for the past 5 years.
  • 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (rapid drug screen not accepted).
  • Completion of clinical skills checklist prior to start, updated annually.
  • Submission of resume/profile (references preferred but not required).
  • Confirmation of assignment form as per facility standards.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Critical Care
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard critical care RN experience expected (typically 1-2 years minimum).
• Prior travel experience: Not specified or required.

Additional Notes

• Fit testing is recommended for travelers but optional.
• Influenza vaccine is required during September to April unless a medical or religious exemption is provided with appropriate documentation.
• Annual TB questionnaire and additional TB-related documentation may be required if applicable.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in South Carolina with a focus on high-quality patient care and professional development.