Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)

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

Position Details

• Shift: 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts, Days (7 AM - 7 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: May be required to float between like units or campuses within the region based on census and staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with 304 staffed beds
• ER staff scrub colors: Royal Blue and White
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: No fee for parking; parking pass provided at badge pickup
• Hurricane Season Awareness: Assignments may include emergency response duties during hurricane season (June through November, peak in August and September)

Scheduling & Hours

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block schedule accommodations may be requested but are not guaranteed

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation and documentation)
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background check within 1 year including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County and statewide criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • National criminal background
  • FACIS 3 (if applicable)
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• NURSYS license verification (for RNs)
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to meet job demands without restrictions
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Radiation badge may be required depending on unit assignment (not typical for ER RN)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approximately 2 hours)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including confidentiality, contractor forms, and job description acknowledgment
• Proof of at least two clinical references, including one from the unit of assignment
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable

Notes for Candidates

• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Floating between campuses may be required within the region
• Must be prepared for potential emergency response duties during hurricane season
• All certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of assignment start date

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least one year of experience in emergency nursing, who is comfortable working day shifts with a 1:4 patient ratio, and has experience with Epic EHR. Prior travel experience is not required.