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: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 4th of July
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: No floating between units or facilities

Required Qualifications

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

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

Facility & Work Environment

• Free-standing Emergency Room facility with 14 staffed rooms including a resuscitation room
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking available
• Local radius: 60 miles; local candidates accepted

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days of start
  • Includes SSN trace, multi-county and statewide checks, sex offender registry, national criminal, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• References: Two clinical references required, including at least one from the same unit
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style color photo with solid light background, frontal view, shoulders up, no hats or sunglasses
• Facility-Specific Documents: Must complete job description, confidentiality/security agreement, contractor forms, and employee info prior to start
• Orientation Modules: Must be completed before orientation; estimated 2 hours on a computer (not phone)
• Radiation Badge: Not required for ER RN

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to meet physical demands without restrictions
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low titers require boosters
  • 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
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required via RespSafety virtual questionnaire
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations; documentation deadline December 5

Additional Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Hurricane season (June–November) may require emergency response team participation; avoid confirming new or extension contracts during peak months (Aug–Sept) if this is a concern
• Block scheduling accommodations may be requested but are not guaranteed

This summary includes all critical information relevant to healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this ER travel assignment.