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

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)

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

Position Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: Based on acuity
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility and department needs
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No cost

Required Qualifications

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

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

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers accepted if they have ER experience
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Completed and accurate I-9 form with E-Verify attestation
• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• OFAC Sanctions List search prior to start
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers search (for sub vendors)
• NURSYS license verification (primary source verification required)
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered license with no pending actions
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest x-ray if previously positive
• Annual TB questionnaire completion
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

Orientation and Training

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (4 to 6 hours) prior to start
• First Day Instructions (FDI) provided after clearance
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility system prior to start
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams
• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
• No block scheduling accommodations available

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this ER RN travel assignment.