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 experience within the last year
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Local Radius: 60 miles (locals accepted on a case-by-case basis)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November (peak in August-September)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• 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
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations & Health:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters accepted if low or negative titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31) or medical/religious exemption; declinations not accepted
  • COVID-19 vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency exam and general competency exam required
• 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

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4-6 hours for this location
• First Day Instructions: Sent after client clearance; includes OurDay platform login for module completion and vaccine documentation upload
• Vaccination Documentation: COVID and flu vaccine records must be uploaded into OurDay platform
• Radiation Badge: Required only if assigned to specific units (e.g., CVOR, Cath Lab, Radiology); candidates cannot start floor duties without badge

Additional Notes

• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• IV Certification: Required only for select LPNs (not applicable for this RN role)

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in an acute care setting with a focus on emergency nursing. Candidates must meet licensure, certification, and compliance requirements and be prepared for potential emergency response duties during hurricane season.