Endoscopy RN
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Job Opportunity: Endoscopy Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Endoscopy)
• Shift: Day shift, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week)
• Patient Ratios:

  • Procedure suite: 1:1
  • Pre-op and Discharge: up to 4:1
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• On-call: Yes
• Floating: May float within scope to like units or sister facilities, but highly unlikely
• Travel Radius: Must stay within 30 minutes of the facility to respond to calls as expected

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• 75 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrubs provided (navy blue)
• Free parking with pass

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• South Carolina RN license or Compact RN license must be active and in hand prior to start
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

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

  • SSN Trace
  • County, state, national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • OFAC, FACIS 3, employment and education verification
• Primary source verification of RN license (NURSYS verification required)
• Education verification or diploma/transcript as placeholder
• Proof of 2 clinical references, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Complete employment application/resume with no unexplained gaps
• Annual skills checklist for the applicable unit
• Facility-specific job description signed prior to start
• Facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) must be completed before orientation
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge (frontal view, solid light background)
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to meet job demands without restrictions
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator medical clearance annually via RespSafety questionnaire
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31) with documentation uploaded before deadline
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

Additional Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; guaranteed hours are not absolute
• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed
• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• During hurricane season (June–November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams; avoid new or extended assignments during this period if this is a concern

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Endoscopy RN travel assignment.