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
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) or BLS issued by American Red Cross
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Work Environment & Schedule

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Important Notes

• Hurricane Season: June through November; employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time. Avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August and September) if this is a concern.
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list, and state-specific searches
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification is 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 accepted
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
  • Immunizations and titers required or proof of vaccination/declination for: Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); flu declinations not accepted
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency exam and general competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• 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 week
• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to orientation; estimated 4-6 hours for this location
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use; fit testing done onsite during orientation

Additional Notes for Sterile Processing Techs (if applicable)

• Special physical assessment form required, signed by licensed provider within 1 year
• CMP and CBC labs required due to chemical exposure risks

References & Employment History

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers required (or fewer if less experience)

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