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LTAC Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - South Carolina

Location

City: Travelers Rest, South Carolina

Job Details

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Units: 12-bed ICU and 31-bed Med-Surg unit; staff work both units
Floating: Required to float to other units as needed, only to units where qualified and competent
Patient Population: Adults (18+ years)
Patient Diagnoses: Ventilator weaning, wound care, spinal cord injury, tracheostomy, PEG tubes
Medication System: Omnicell
Electronic Health Record: Must have at least 1 year of EPIC experience

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
Minimum 1 year of Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) nursing experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Orientation and Training

Online modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment; required before starting onsite
Pass/Fail Testing (Medication and Arrhythmia exams) required for all RN candidates except prebook or non-clinical; two attempts allowed, 84% passing score
Annual competencies and training including Core Parts I, II, and III covering universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, harassment, fire safety, ergonomics, patient rights, OSHA blood-borne pathogens, and TJC National Patient Safety Goals

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Check: 7-year history within 12 months of start; includes SS trace, alias searches, county/state checks for all places lived/worked in last 7 years; federal searches if applicable
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
Education Verification: Highest level of education verified; diplomas not accepted as placeholders
Physical Exam: Physician statement within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands; required if gap of 30+ days between contracts
Drug Screening: 5-panel drug screen within 1 year, updated annually
Immunizations and Health Documents:
- Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years if working in high-risk areas
- Flu vaccine or approved exemption required annually (not required for remote workers)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; second vaccine pending allowed within 28 days
- Hepatitis B: Vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
Respirator Fit Test: Completed onsite during orientation (N95 masks commonly used)
Badge Photo: Passport-style photo with specific background and lighting requirements

Additional Requirements

Floating Policy: Must be signed; applies to clinical staff only
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required annually with full score breakdown
Color Blind Testing: Required for nurses assigned to Emergency Department and Pediatric ER
Pass/Fail Testing: Medication and Arrhythmia exams required; testing completed prior to orientation
HIPAA and Safety Training: Annual acknowledgment and training required
Internal Evaluations and Performance Reviews: Required if employed over 1 year with the agency; must be updated annually
Skills Checklist: Required for qualification

Special Notes

Floating is mandatory based on census and unit needs but limited to qualified units
Candidates must carry a valid driver’s license for computer access setup and while on duty
Candidates may be required to complete additional certifications depending on unit assignment (e.g., TNCC, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification, MAB or CPI)
Some certifications and trainings may be completed onsite or through facility-specific registration with associated costs
Candidates must complete all required documentation and training timely to avoid delays or cancellation

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