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)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: Based on acuity
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility and department needs
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

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
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: No cost
• Local Radius: 60 miles (locals accepted on a case-by-case basis)

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, 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; NURSYS verification for RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• 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; must be submitted by Wednesday prior to start
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • Completion of job description prior to start
  • Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours, must be done on computer/laptop before orientation)
  • First Day Instructions and OurDay modules (4-6 hours) must be completed before start; includes uploading COVID and flu vaccine documentation if applicable

Health & Safety Requirements

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

  • 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 documentation required
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 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; fit testing done onsite during orientation
• Drug Screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start

Additional Notes

• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November; peak activity in August and September
• Scheduling: No block scheduling accommodations
• On-Call: Not applicable for this position

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