Long-Term Care / SNF Registered Nurse
Spartanburg, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (LTC/SNF) - Travel/Contract

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse (LTC/SNF)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Patient Ratio: 1:9/12
Years of Experience Required: 2+ years
First-timers Accepted: Yes
Weekend Requirement: Yes
Block Scheduling: No
Local Radius Rule: 75 miles (locals not accepted)
Pending License: Accepted if obtained before starting
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Job Description

• Must be comfortable working in Long-Term Care (LTC) and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) settings.
• Guaranteed hours based on signed contract.
• Attendance policy: Missing more than two shifts per 13-week contract without reasonable explanation may lead to contract review and possible cancellation.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all candidates (AHA or RQI acceptable).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for ICU RNs; preferred for LTAC RNs.
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, STABLE) may be required depending on unit assignment.
• State License: Primary source verification required.
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for RNs.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for RNs (arrhythmia and drug calculation tests on first day of orientation; two chances to pass).

Required Documents & Background Checks

• Proof of identity (I9, government-issued photo ID).
• Social Security Card (if used on I9).
• E-Verify proof.
• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• South Carolina statewide search required regardless of residence.
• Education verification (highest level of education for RNs: associate, bachelor, master, or doctorate).
• Transcript or diploma from highest level of education.
• Employment application.
• Skills checklist updated annually.
• References: 2 within 1 year of start.
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge.
• Compliance with facility attendance and on-call policies.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity/exemptions for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing within 60 days of start (10 panel + Oxy + Marijuana).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declining during flu season).
• COVID-19 vaccination (Dose 1 and 2 required or declination form).
• Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year if respirator use is required.

Competency Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Color blind testing if working in lab roles (not applicable for RN LTC/SNF).

Additional Notes

• All RN candidates must pass required exams by the second attempt.
• Candidates will be allowed to test out of Epic.
• RTO (Request Time Off) must be included in initial submission; late requests will not be considered.

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience in LTC/SNF settings who are comfortable with weekend shifts and meeting strict compliance and certification requirements.