Dialysis Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Dialysis Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Contract Length: 7 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2-3 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, rotating Saturdays and Sundays if on call
• On-Call: Yes, rotating call schedule
• Floating: No floating; must complete bedside dialysis treatments only
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital with 304 staffed beds
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free parking available with a pass; garages have clearance for average SUV/truck
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of nephrology experience within the last year
• Dialysis experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days of start
  • Includes SSN trace, county checks outside SC, SC statewide, sex offender registry, national criminal, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required, including at least one from the same unit
• Employment Application: Must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Must be completed within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to meet physical demands without restrictions
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low titers require boosters
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray documentation required
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records or declination form must be uploaded
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required via RespSafety virtual questionnaire

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Orientation: Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start; estimated 2-6 hours depending on location
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style color photo with solid light background, frontal view, cropped from shoulders up
• Confidentiality and Security Agreement: Must be completed prior to start
• Contractor Forms & Job Description: Must be completed prior to start
• NetID Form: Time-sensitive; must be completed and returned within 24-48 hours of signing contract to avoid delays
• Radiation Badge: Not required for dialysis RN role

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Hurricane Season: Assignments may include emergency response duties from June through November; peak activity in August and September
• Block Scheduling: Approval can be requested but is not guaranteed

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