Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Seneca, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Progressive ICU (PCU)

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

Position Overview

• Unit: Progressive ICU (PCU) - 10-bed step-down unit
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Common Diagnoses: Respiratory failure, sepsis, heart failure, DKA/HHS, alcohol withdrawal, overdose
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3

Experience & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Progressive ICU)
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (accepts first-time travelers)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required to float to other units/campuses as needed, limited to qualified areas with documented competencies
• Charting: Minimum 1 year of EPIC experience required
• Licensure: Active South Carolina or multistate nursing license required (pending licenses not accepted)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (e.g., TNCC, ENPC, PALS, NRP, MAB or CPI, etc.)

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Arterial and central line management
• Care of ventilated patients
• Use of external CPAP/BiPAP
• Isolation precautions
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response including dysrhythmia management
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips

Scheduling & Policies

• Call-off Policy: Facility allows 1 call-off shift per 2 weeks
• RTO, Block & Special Scheduling Requests: Must be submitted with application and approved by facility
• Locals Accepted: Yes, subject to radius rule
• Floating Policy: Must be signed and renewed annually

Orientation & Training

• Online Cornerstone Modules: Required to be completed within 72 hours of assignment; mandatory before start
• Orientation: 16 hours non-billable clinical orientation onsite
• Pass/Fail Testing: Medication and Arrhythmia tests required for RNs (except prebook or non-clinical) with two attempts allowed; passing score 84%
• Annual Competency Exams and Core Training (Parts I, II, III) required

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations & Testing:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working/floating in high-risk areas)
  • Flu Vaccine or approved exemption required annually (not required for 100% remote)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Drug Screening: 5-panel drug screen within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Respirator Fit Test: Completed onsite during orientation
• Background Checks: 7-year background check within 12 months of start, including multiple federal and state-level screenings
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with specific background and lighting requirements

Additional Notes

• Facility is a 169-bed acute care hospital offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient services including robotic surgery, cancer care, stroke, hospice, orthopedics, OB/GYN, and pediatric care
• Recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for hip and knee replacements
• Floating is prioritized to home unit but required as needed
• All certifications must be current and cannot expire within 30 days of start date
• Candidates must carry a valid driver's license for computer access and while on duty

This position is suitable for nurses with at least 1 year of ICU or progressive care experience who are comfortable with a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and are willing to complete required training and certifications. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.