Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Camden, South Carolina
Kershaw Health Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Float: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Patient Ratios: Based on acuity
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications (American Heart Association only):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with 119 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking available in unrestricted spaces near ER/front entrance
• Local radius for commuting: 60 miles
• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis

Important Notes

• Block scheduling requests require manager approval
• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid new or extension contracts during peak months (August–September) if this is a concern
• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, solid light background, frontal view)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and Social Security Card required
• Completed and accurate I-9 form and work eligibility attestation
• Annual background check covering 7 years of residence/work history, including multiple specific searches (SSN trace, criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS, etc.)
• Education verification or diploma/transcript as placeholder
• NURSYS license verification required
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to meet job demands without restrictions
• Drug screen: 10-panel urine test within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of vaccination/declination for:

  • Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or appropriate follow-up if positive
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); declinations not accepted
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Respirator medical clearance required annually via virtual questionnaire
• Proof of 2 clinical references, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific job description and confidentiality/security agreements prior to start
• Completion of employee information and contractor forms
• Radiation badge required only if assigned to specific departments (not required for ER RN)
• Orientation includes completion of online modules and submission of required documentation before starting
• All certifications must be valid beyond 30 days from start date; renewals or scheduled courses required if expiring soon

This summary provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this ER travel nursing opportunity in South Carolina.