ICU Registered Nurse
Lancaster, South Carolina
Lancaster Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Lancaster, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 to 1:3
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units/sister facilities
• Scheduling: Unit self-schedules every 6 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Call Out Policy: After 2 call outs without documented medical reason, contract may be cancelled

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) experience

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Hospital with 97 staffed beds
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Local Radius: 60 miles (local candidates considered case-by-case)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• 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, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; NURSYS verification required for RN
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest x-ray if positive history
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers preferred (not required for this facility)

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of online orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) required before start
• Must upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility system
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge
• Must 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 Acknowledgement

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation; avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (Aug-Sept) if this is a concern
• Schedule flexibility is required to meet unit needs
• Radiation badge required only for OR RNs and CSTs (not applicable for this ICU RN role)

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this ICU RN travel contract position.