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: Emergency Room Registered Nurse
• 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 (AHA issued only):

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• 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 within 60 miles radius

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 286
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking available

Important Seasonal Note

• During hurricane season (June through November, peak in August and September), all staff including contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams. New or extension assignments during this period should be considered carefully.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual comprehensive background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list, and state-specific Medicaid excluded providers search
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; must be active, unencumbered, and no pending actions
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series 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 and annual TB questionnaire required
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (August 1 – March 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations; documentation must be uploaded by December 5 deadline
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use via virtual questionnaire

Competency Requirements

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

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 4-6 hours) required before start; must be done on a computer, not a phone
• First Day Instructions (FDI) will be sent after clearance; all modules must be completed before orientation or traveler will be sent home
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility platform
• Radiation badge may be required depending on unit; process can take 5-7 days and must be obtained before working on floor

Additional Notes

• Driver’s license and Social Security card copies required for credentialing
• E-Verify attestation confirming work eligibility in the US required
• Epic experience is mandatory for this role
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers accepted if ER experience is met

This summary provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this ER Registered Nurse travel assignment in South Carolina.