ER Registered Nurse
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Patient Ratios: Based on acuity
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not applicable
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility and department needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands
  • Immunizations and titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if prior positive
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31)
  • Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency exam and color blindness test required prior to start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or fewer if applicable)

Orientation and Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4-6 hours for this location
• First Day Instructions: Provided after clearance; includes OurDay platform access for uploading vaccine documentation
• Badge Photo: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses; must be submitted by Wednesday before start
• Parking: No cost
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Work Conditions and Miscellaneous

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams from June through November; peak activity in August and September

This position is ideal for ER nurses with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working night shifts and floating within similar units. Strong Epic EHR skills and required certifications are essential.