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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - South Carolina (Camden)

Position Details

• Specialty: Med Surg Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Unit Beds: 54
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Holiday Coverage: As needed
• Floating: Yes, within scope to like units or sister facilities
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 119
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces

Contract Length

• Duration: 13 weeks

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2+ years in Med Surg nursing
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active 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

Scheduling & Work Conditions

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

Important Seasonal Note

• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time. Avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August and September) if this is a concern.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
  • Must include SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and others
  • Background check must be run within 90 days of start
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; must be active and unencumbered
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required; at least one from the same unit preferred
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology competency and other unit-specific competency exams required

Certifications Details

• BLS: Required for all clinical staff; AHA certification only
• ACLS: Required; AHA or RQI accepted; must be valid beyond 30 days from start
• PALS: Required only for ER nurses
• TNCC: Required unless working in ER
• NRP: Must be through AHA/AAP with full eCard and QR code
• EFM: AWHONN or NCC accepted
• IV Certification: Required for select LPNs (not applicable here)
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ER nurses
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Must be completed within 90 days of start; updated annually; must clear candidate to work without restrictions
• TB Testing: T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and annual questionnaire required
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred but not required; declination form required if not vaccinated
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required via RespSafety virtual questionnaire

Facility Specific Requirements

• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay Modules: Must be completed prior to start; includes COVID and flu vaccine documentation upload
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style color photo with solid light background required
• Job Description: Unit-specific job description must be completed prior to start
• Orientation Modules: Must be completed before orientation; average 2 hours; must be done on a computer (not phone)
• Physical Assessment for Sterile Processors: Not applicable for this RN role

Additional Notes

• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Parking: Free in unrestricted areas near hospital entrances
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Work Environment: Acute care with potential for floating to similar units
• Hurricane Season Alert: Travelers may be deployed for emergency response during hurricane season

This position is suitable for Med Surg 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, and first-time travelers are welcome. The role involves night shifts with a 1:6 patient ratio and requires flexibility to float within similar units. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific onboarding modules is mandatory.