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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

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

Shift Details

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend coverage every other weekend
• Floating required to other units within the health system as needed (only to units where qualified and competent)

Unit & Patient Population

• General Medical Surgical unit
• Patient population primarily elderly with conditions including respiratory diseases, infections, dementia, and neurological issues
• Team environment with a charge RN on every shift

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required
• At least 1 year of experience with EPIC documentation system required
• Unit will consider first-time travelers based on experience
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Current South Carolina RN license
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (check unit-specific requirements):

  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NRP (Advanced AHA only)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • CPI or MAB (Crisis Prevention or Management of Assaultive Behavior)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • Other specialty or unit-specific certifications as applicable

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Proof of identity (Driver’s License/State ID) required immediately upon signing
• Background check: 7-year history within 12 months of start, including multiple state and county searches
• E-Verify or attestation required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
• Education verification (primary source) required within 30 days of start
• State license verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, updated annually (5-panel minimum)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working in high-risk areas)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella (chickenpox) immunity documentation
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (not required for 100% remote)
• Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation

Training & Testing

• Online Cornerstone modules (~12 hours) must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
• Pass/fail medication and arrhythmia testing required prior to start (two attempts allowed, 84% passing score)
• Annual competency exams and core training (Parts I, II, III) required
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required annually
• Color blindness testing required for certain units (ED, Pediatric ER)
• Badge photo required prior to start (passport style, specific background and lighting requirements)

Additional Notes

• Floating policy must be signed and adhered to (floating only to qualified units)
• Unit has a healthy work environment with good teamwork
• Candidates with less than 1 year of travel experience may be reviewed for suitability
• Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable time onsite separate from online modules

This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive medical surgical environment with a diverse elderly patient population, requiring solid clinical experience and flexibility to float within the health system.