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Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse (Neuro/PCU)

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

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse – Neuro/Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Shift: Night shift, either 3 or 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
On-call: Not required
Floating: Must float within scope to like units or sister facilities as needed
Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
Call Out Policy: More than 2 call outs without documented medical reason may lead to contract cancellation
Schedule Flexibility: Required to meet unit needs; block schedule accommodation possible but not guaranteed

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in South Carolina
Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
One completed travel assignment
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

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
Work History Verification: Not required for this facility
References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
Employment Application: Complete application/resume required
Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
Physical Exam: Initial physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
Immunizations & Health:
- Tdap within 10 years or declination form
- Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or appropriate follow-up if positive
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
- Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form
- Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
- COVID vaccines highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
Radiation Badge: Not required for this position
Orientation & Facility Specific Documents:
- Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start
- Submission of a clear, passport-style photo for badge
- Signed agreements including assignment acknowledgment, confidentiality, code of conduct, HR policies, and safety codes
- Upload vaccination records (COVID, flu) into facility system

Additional Information

Local Candidates: Accepted on a case-by-case basis
Local Radius: 60 miles
Parking: No cost
Charting System: Epic
Scrub Color: Royal Blue
Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November; avoid confirming new or extension assignments during this period if this is a concern

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro/PCU RNs with prior travel contract experience who are licensed in South Carolina and meet the certification and health requirements. Night shift availability and flexibility to float are essential.