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, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• PALS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Schedule & Work Conditions

• No block scheduling accommodations
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
• Floating between like units or sister facilities may be required

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital setting
• 286 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Hurricane season (June–November) may require emergency response team participation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions, and state-specific Medicaid excluded providers search
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; must be active and unencumbered
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or fewer if applicable)
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses; must be submitted by Wednesday before start
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • First Day Instructions and mandatory orientation modules (4-6 hours) must be completed before start
  • COVID vaccination records upload preferred; declination form accepted if no vaccine provided
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31) with documentation uploaded by December 5 deadline
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and annual questionnaire required
• Immunizations: Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tdap (within 10 years)
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use
• Radiation Badge: Not required for ER RN

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exam required

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted if ER experience is met
• Must complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start
• Facility reserves the right to approve all time-off requests at submission
• Candidates should be prepared for possible emergency assignments during hurricane season

This summary includes all critical information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this ER Registered Nurse travel contract position.