ER Registered Nurse
Lancaster, South Carolina
Lancaster Medical Center

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lancaster, South Carolina
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities as needed
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Orientation & Facility Requirements

• Facility Type: Short term acute care hospital with 97 staffed beds
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: No cost
• Block Scheduling: May be requested but not guaranteed
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals: Accepted on a case-by-case basis

Compliance & Documentation

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Not required for this facility
• Work History Verification: Not required for this facility
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Employment Application: Complete application or resume required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for applicable units

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial physical exam within one year of start attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if low titer
• TB Testing:

  • Negative T-spot or Q-Gold test within 90 days of start
  • For positive TB history, proof of chest x-ray after positive test required
  • Annual TB questionnaire required
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed

Facility Specific Documents & Requirements

• Photo: Passport-style headshot with solid light background required for badge
• Acknowledgments & Agreements: Must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Assignment Acknowledgment
  • Code of Conduct
  • Employee Confidentiality Agreement
  • HR Policy Manual
  • Systems User Agreement
  • Commitment Statement
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Safety Codes
  • Orientation Acknowledgement
  • Parking Permit Request
  • Dress Code
• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start (approx. 2 hours); failure to complete results in being sent home
• Vaccination Documentation: COVID and flu vaccine records must be uploaded into the facility’s system

Additional Notes

• Radiation Badge: Not required for ER RNs
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Local Candidates: Accepted on a case-by-case basis with adjusted pay rate (not included here)

This position offers a structured 12-week travel contract for experienced ER Registered Nurses with required certifications and licensure in South Carolina. The role involves day shifts with a 1:4 patient ratio and requires flexibility to float between similar units. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.