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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.