ER Registered Nurse
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Patient Ratios: Based on acuity
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not applicable
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility and department needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with ED experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
  • Education verification required (diploma/transcripts accepted as placeholder)
  • OFAC Sanctions List Search
  • South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers search (for sub vendors)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
  • Immunizations and titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
  • COVID vaccination records highly preferred; declination form accepted if no vaccine
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31)
  • Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Orientation and Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4-6 hours for this location
• First Day Instructions: Sent after client clearance; includes OurDay platform login for module completion and vaccine documentation upload
• Badge Photo: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire; must be submitted by Wednesday before start
• Parking: No cost
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Charting System: Epic

Work Conditions and Policies

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis
• Hurricane Season: June through November; employees may be assigned to emergency response teams during this period

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced ER Registered Nurse to work night shifts in an acute care hospital setting. Candidates must have at least 2 years of ER experience, hold a valid SC or compact RN license, and possess required AHA certifications. Epic experience is mandatory. The role requires flexibility to float within the facility and adherence to comprehensive health, background, and competency requirements. Orientation and compliance with facility-specific onboarding processes are mandatory before starting.