LTAC ICU Registered Nurse
Travelers Rest, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - LTAC ICU

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Floating: Required to float to other units as needed, only to units where qualified and competent
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend (may change based on need)
• Unit Info:

  • 12 Bed ICU and 31 Bed Med-Surg Unit; staff work both units
• Patient Population: Adults 18+
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Vent weaning, wound care, spinal cord injury, trach/PEG care
• Systems Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of EPIC experience
• Medication System: Omnicell

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Additional Requirements

• Must comply with floating policy for contracted staff
• Must have completed or be able to complete required online modules and pass mandatory testing prior to start
• Background checks and verifications including:

  • 7-year background check within 12 months of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and ongoing every 30 days
  • Drug screening within 1 year of start and updated annually
  • Education verification and license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• Health documents required:

  • Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
  • Immunizations and titers (TB, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Flu vaccine or exemption)
  • Fit test for respirators completed onsite during orientation
• Pass/Fail testing for medication and arrhythmia exams (for RNs) prior to orientation
• Badge photo required prior to start

Orientation and Training

• Completion of approximately 12 hours of online modules within 72 hours of assignment
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation onsite, followed by clinical precepted orientation
• Ongoing annual competencies and training required (Core Parts I, II, III)

Patient Care Focus

• Care for adult patients with complex needs including ventilator weaning, wound care, and trach/PEG management
• Work in ICU and Med-Surg settings with critically ill patients

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse with ICU/LTAC experience in South Carolina. The position requires night shifts with floating responsibilities and weekend coverage every other weekend. Candidates must have at least 1 year of specialty experience, SC RN licensure, and current ACLS and BLS certifications. Prior travel experience is not mandatory. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and mandatory training/testing is required before starting the assignment.