Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Job Opportunity: Endoscopy Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Endoscopy
• Shift: Day shift, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM (5 days a week, 40 hours/week)
• Patient Ratios:

  • Procedure suite: 1:1
  • Pre-op and Discharge: up to 4:1
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• On-call: Yes
• Floating: May float within scope to like units, but highly unlikely
• Travel Radius: Must stay within 30 minutes of the facility to respond to calls as expected

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 75
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrubs Provided: Navy Blue
• Parking: Free with pass

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Endoscopy nursing experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification

Additional Requirements

• Must complete annual background check including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County, state, and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • Employment and education verification
• Primary source verification of RN license required (NURSYS verification)
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to meet physical demands without restrictions
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
• TB test: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray required
• COVID-19 vaccination is highly preferred but not required; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31) or medical/religious exemption; documentation must be uploaded by December 5 deadline
• Respirator medical clearance required annually (RespSafety questionnaire)

Onboarding and Compliance

• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Must provide a clear, passport-style photo for badge issuance
• Must complete facility confidentiality and security agreements, contractor forms, and job description acknowledgment prior to start
• Must submit required identification documents: Driver’s license/state ID, Social Security card
• Must provide proof of 2 clinical references, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• All verification and credentialing items must be initiated within 48 hours of contract signing

Work Conditions and Miscellaneous

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed
• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• During hurricane season (June-November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams; new or extended assignments during peak months (Aug-Sept) should be considered carefully

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Endoscopy RN travel contract position.