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Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse

Location: Camden, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
Patient Ratio: 1:2 (occasionally 1:3)
Unit Beds: 10
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
On-Call Requirement: Yes, at least 2 shifts every 6 weeks
Floating: May be required to float within scope to other units in the region

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in South Carolina
Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience within the last year
Experience managing patient ratios for at least 2 years
Certifications:
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
Education: Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Schedule & Work Environment

Facility is an acute care hospital with 119 staffed beds
Charting system: Epic
Parking: Free in unrestricted areas
Scrub color: Royal Blue
Note: During hurricane season (June-November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks:
- Must include SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, and FACIS 3
- Completed within 90 days of start
Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; NURSYS verification for RN license
Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
Health Documents:
- Physical exam within 90 days of start, cleared to work without restrictions
- Immunizations and titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
- Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
- Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
- Annual flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
- COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
- Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency and other unit-specific competencies required
References: Two clinical references required, including at least one from the unit of assignment
Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Orientation & Facility Specifics

Completion of orientation modules prior to start is mandatory (approx. 2-6 hours depending on location)
First Day Instructions (FDI) will be provided after clearance
Passport-style photo required for badge (frontal view, solid light background)
Radiation badge may be required depending on unit assignment (not typical for ICU)

Additional Notes

Approval for block scheduling can be requested but is not guaranteed
Local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
Travelers should consider hurricane season staffing requirements before accepting new or extension assignments

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with at least 1 year of critical care experience who hold a valid South Carolina or Compact RN license and current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications. Prior travel experience is not required.