ICU Registered Nurse
Camden, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2 (occasionally 1:3)
• Unit Beds: 10
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, at least 2 shifts every 6 weeks
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to other units in the region

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience within the last year
• Experience managing patient ratios for at least 2 years
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Schedule & Work Environment

• Facility is an acute care hospital with 119 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Free in unrestricted areas
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Note: During hurricane season (June-November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must include SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, and FACIS 3
  • Completed within 90 days of start
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; NURSYS verification for RN license
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 90 days of start, cleared to work without restrictions
  • Immunizations and titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • Annual flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
  • Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency and other unit-specific competencies required
• References: Two clinical references required, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start is mandatory (approx. 2-6 hours depending on location)
• First Day Instructions (FDI) will be provided after clearance
• Passport-style photo required for badge (frontal view, solid light background)
• Radiation badge may be required depending on unit assignment (not typical for ICU)

Additional Notes

• Approval for block scheduling can be requested but is not guaranteed
• Local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Travelers should consider hurricane season staffing requirements before accepting new or extension assignments

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with at least 1 year of critical care experience who hold a valid South Carolina or Compact RN license and current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications. Prior travel experience is not required.