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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Sumter, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Must hold a South Carolina nursing license or a multistate license
Minimum 1 year of EPIC experience required
Must comply with Prisma Health Floating Policy:
- Agency staff may be required to float to other Prisma Health units or campuses based on census needs
- Floating only to units where the nurse is qualified and competent

Certifications & Training Requirements

BLS: AHA, RQI, or ARC only; no online-only courses; must be current and not expire within 30 days of start
ACLS: Required for many units including ICU, ER, Telemetry, Pediatrics, L&D, Radiology, Surgery, Med Surg, etc.; must be AHA or ARC; no expiration within 30 days of start
PALS: Required for Pediatric units, ER, PACU; AHA or ARC only; no expiration within 30 days of start
NRP: Required for NICU, Pediatrics, and some RRT roles; AHA only; advanced NRP required
TNCC: Required for ER/ED and Pediatric ER; must be current and valid during assignment
ENPC: Required for ER and Pediatric ER; must be current and valid during assignment
CPI or MAB: Required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health; must be valid for entire assignment
NIH Stroke Certification: Required annually for ICU, Neuro ICU, ER, Telemetry, Stepdown, PACU, and other specified units
Tech Certification (National): Must be current and valid within 30 days of start
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: HIPAA and OSHA/TJC training; must be current and valid
State License Verification: Primary source verification required; license must be valid and not expiring within 30 days of start
NURSYS Verification: Must show authorization to work in South Carolina
IV Certification: Required for LPN/LVN candidates
Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for RNs in specified units; must pass with 84% or higher; two attempts allowed
Core Competency Training (Parts I, II, III): Annual training including universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, OSHA, TJC National Patient Safety Goals, etc.; must be current and valid
Additional Certifications:
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) as applicable
- STABLE for L&D and NICU travelers
- Lactation Certificate for Women’s Health RNs (L&D, Mother/Baby)
- Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing for RNs and certain tech roles

Background & Compliance Checks

7-year background check within 12 months of start required
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
Fingerprinting required for certain roles and states (e.g., WV)
Education verification required for highest level of education
OFAC Sanctions List search required for all new candidates
Drug screening required within 1 year of start and updated annually (5-panel minimum)

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands
Respirator Fit Test completed onsite during orientation (N95 masks commonly used)
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required for high-risk areas
Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QF Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start
Annual TB questionnaire required
Immunizations or positive titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella
- Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination)
Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required by deadlines (not required for remote workers)
COVID-19 vaccine no longer required

Orientation & Testing

Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
Pre-assignment testing (medication and EKG) must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login info; two attempts allowed
EKG practice test and study guide provided for applicable roles
Badge photo required with specific guidelines (passport style, plain background, no hats or sunglasses)

Additional Notes

Floating policy must be signed and renewed annually
Contractor acknowledgment form required within 24 hours of contract signing
Performance evaluations and internal evaluations required if worked with agency over 1 year
Employment application required only for non-clinical and EEG techs
Prisma Health is a latex-free environment

This position offers a comprehensive set of requirements and compliance standards to ensure quality and safety in patient care. Candidates should be prepared for thorough credentialing, testing, and orientation processes.