PCU Registered Nurse
Greenwood, South Carolina
Self Regional Healthcare

Registered Nurse – PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

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

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend work required
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications:

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) must be carried during shifts
• Social Security Card or Number required
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Background checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands (initial and annual updates)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap within last 10 years (or approved declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (updated annually)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines each)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved declination (current flu season requirements apply)
  • COVID vaccine, medical/religious exemption, or declination required
• Drug screening:

  • 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable)
• Photo for badge required

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted) within the past year
• Completion of skills checklist for applicable unit, updated annually
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement and onboarding modules completion prior to orientation

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification is not required for PCU but may be required for other units.
• If background checks are pending at start date, instant searches are acceptable temporarily.
• Performance evaluations are collected internally and do not need to be submitted by the candidate.