ER Registered Nurse
Columbia, South Carolina
MUSC Health Emergency and Urgent Care Garners Ferry

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse

Location: Columbia, 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 Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: No floating between units or facilities required
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Facility Type: Free Standing Emergency Room with 14 rooms including a Resuscitation Room
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Must be current within 90 days of start, updated annually, and clear the candidate to work without restrictions
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low titers require boosters
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray documentation required
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations; documentation deadline December 5th
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required via RespSafety virtual questionnaire

Compliance and Documentation

• Background Checks: Must be completed within 90 days of start and include:

  • SSN Trace
  • County and state criminal checks (including South Carolina)
  • National criminal and sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or official transcripts accepted as temporary placeholder
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; NURSYS verification for RN license
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• References: Minimum 2 clinical references required, including at least one from the same unit
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for applicable units

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style color photo with solid light background, frontal view, cropped from shoulders up; no sunglasses or hats
• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 2 hours; completion required on a computer (not phone)
• First Day Instructions (FDI): Provided after clearance; all required modules and paperwork must be completed before orientation or traveler will be sent home
• Radiation Badge: Not required for ER RN
• Additional Forms: Confidentiality and security agreement, contractor forms, job description acknowledgment, and employee information must be completed prior to start

Scheduling and Local Considerations

• Block Scheduling: May be requested but not guaranteed
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, with adjusted pay rate (not disclosed here)
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June through November; peak activity in August and September—avoid confirming new or extension assignments during this time if this is a concern

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced ER Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years ER experience and prior travel experience. The position requires night shifts with a 1:5 patient ratio in a free-standing ER facility using Epic. Candidates must hold an active South Carolina or Compact RN license and have current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke certifications. Compliance with extensive health, background, and facility-specific requirements is mandatory. Flu vaccination is required during flu season, and COVID vaccination is highly preferred. Orientation and documentation must be completed prior to start.