Medical-Surgical RN
Camden, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Camden, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Nights, 7 PM - 7 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Unit Beds: 54
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Holiday Coverage: As needed
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2+ years in Medical-Surgical nursing
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers accepted)
• Licenses: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active and in hand prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Preferred Skills:

  • IV start skills required
  • Telemetry and management of cardiac drips preferred

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 119
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free in unrestricted areas
• Hurricane Season: June through November; staff may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Scheduling & Hours

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block Scheduling: Approval can be requested but not guaranteed
• Local Candidates: Accepted on a case-by-case basis

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days of start
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; must be active, unencumbered, and no pending actions
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• References: Minimum 2 clinical references, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Employment History: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• Physical Exam: Must be current within 90 days of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands without restrictions
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or appropriate follow-up for positives
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titers or vaccination series required
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption; declinations not accepted
  • COVID-19 vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required via RespSafety questionnaire
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style color photo with solid light background, frontal view, shoulders up

Orientation & Training

• Modules: Must complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start; estimated 2-6 hours depending on location
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and other competency exams as applicable
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for the applicable unit

Additional Notes

• Floating between units or sister facilities is expected within the scope of practice
• Facility may accommodate block scheduling upon approval
• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency assignments during hurricane season
• All certifications must be valid and not expire within 30 days of assignment start date; renewals or scheduled courses required if expiring soon

This position is suitable for Medical-Surgical RNs with at least 2 years of experience, who hold the appropriate South Carolina or Compact RN license, and possess current BLS and ACLS certifications. Prior travel experience is not required.