ER Registered Nurse
Columbia, South Carolina
MUSC Health Emergency and Urgent Care Garners Ferry

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse

Location: Columbia, 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 Ratio: 1:5
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: No floating between units or facilities
• Facility Type: Free Standing Emergency Room with 14 staffed rooms including a Resuscitation Room
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Must be completed within 90 days prior to start, confirming ability to work without restrictions; updated annually
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; if positive, chest X-ray documentation required
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• COVID-19: Vaccination highly preferred but not required; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted; documentation must be uploaded by December 5 deadline
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required via RespSafety questionnaire

Documentation and Compliance

• Background Check: Must be completed within 90 days of start, including multi-level criminal and employment verifications
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Work History Verification: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• References: Two clinical references required, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style color photo with solid light background, frontal view, cropped from shoulders up; no sunglasses or hats
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
  • Completion of confidentiality, security, contractor forms, and job description acknowledgment prior to start
  • First Day Instructions (FDI) will be provided after clearance
• Radiation Badge: Not required for ER RN

Additional Information

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Local Candidates: Accepted at a reduced rate
• Hurricane Season: Assignments during June-November may include emergency response duties; travelers should consider this before accepting new or extension contracts
• Local Radius: 60 miles

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses with prior travel contract experience, who hold the necessary South Carolina licensure and certifications, and have proficiency with Epic EHR in a community hospital emergency setting.