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Job Opportunity: Neuro/PCU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lancaster, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

Specialty: Neuro/PCU Registered Nurse
Shift Options:
- 3 shifts of 12 hours (3x12s) or 4 shifts of 12 hours (4x12s)
- Night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM)
Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
On-call: Not required
Floating: Required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Experience & Licensing Requirements

Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers (first-timers not accepted)
Licensing: Must have a South Carolina RN license or Compact license prior to start
Certifications Required:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- NIH Stroke Certification
- Telemetry competency required

Scheduling & Work Conditions

Block Scheduling: Approval can be requested but not guaranteed
Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
Call Out Policy: After 2 call outs without documented medical reason, contract may be canceled
Local Candidates: Accepted on a case-by-case basis

Facility & Work Environment

Total Staffed Beds: 97
Charting System: Epic
Parking: No cost
Scrub Color: Royal Blue
Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Required Documentation & Compliance

Background Checks:
- Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
- Includes SSN trace, statewide and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
Education Verification: Not required for this facility
Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license processing times vary
Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
Physical Exam: Initial physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
Immunizations & Health Requirements:
- Tdap within 10 years or declination form
- Negative TB test (Q-Gold/T-Spot or 2-step PPD within 90 days)
- Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series or declination
- Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
- Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), or medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
- COVID vaccines not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
Employment History: Last 3 clinical employers verified (not required for this facility)

Certifications & Competencies

Additional Certifications:
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for ER only
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) not required for ER RNs
- NIH Stroke Certification required for ER and Med Surg, updated annually
Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and other competency exams as applicable
Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) required before start

Facility Specific Requirements

Photo for Badge: Passport-style headshot required
Acknowledgments & Agreements: Must sign assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, system user agreement, and other facility-specific documents prior to start
Parking Permit: Must be completed prior to start
Safety & Compliance: Must review and sign safety codes and orientation acknowledgments

Additional Notes

Travelers must be flexible with scheduling to meet unit needs
All PTO must be approved and included in the contract before assignment acceptance
Travelers may be sent home if orientation modules are not completed on time
Radiation badge required only for OR RNs and CST (not applicable for this position)

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro/PCU RNs with at least 2 years of specialty experience, who hold the necessary licenses and certifications, and are comfortable with night shifts and floating within similar units. Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered.