Neuro PCU Registered Nurse
Lancaster, SC
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Neuro/PCU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lancaster, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Neuro/PCU Registered Nurse
• Shift Options:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (3x12s) or 4 shifts of 12 hours (4x12s)
  • Night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers (first-timers not accepted)
• Licensing: Must have a South Carolina RN license or Compact license prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • Telemetry competency required

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block Scheduling: Approval can be requested but not guaranteed
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Call Out Policy: After 2 call outs without documented medical reason, contract may be canceled
• Local Candidates: Accepted on a case-by-case basis

Facility & Work Environment

• Total Staffed Beds: 97
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Not required for this facility
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license processing times vary
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Initial physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (Q-Gold/T-Spot or 2-step PPD within 90 days)
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series or declination
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), or medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
  • COVID vaccines not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment History: Last 3 clinical employers verified (not required for this facility)

Certifications & Competencies

• Additional Certifications:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for ER only
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) not required for ER RNs
  • NIH Stroke Certification required for ER and Med Surg, updated annually
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and other competency exams as applicable
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) required before start

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Passport-style headshot required
• Acknowledgments & Agreements: Must sign assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, system user agreement, and other facility-specific documents prior to start
• Parking Permit: Must be completed prior to start
• Safety & Compliance: Must review and sign safety codes and orientation acknowledgments

Additional Notes

• Travelers must be flexible with scheduling to meet unit needs
• All PTO must be approved and included in the contract before assignment acceptance
• Travelers may be sent home if orientation modules are not completed on time
• Radiation badge required only for OR RNs and CST (not applicable for this position)

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro/PCU RNs with at least 2 years of specialty experience, who hold the necessary licenses and certifications, and are comfortable with night shifts and floating within similar units. Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered.