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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – IMC (2 West)

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

Position Details

Shift: Nights
Unit: Intermediate Medical Care (IMC), 24-bed adult unit
Patient Population: Adults requiring neuro stepdown and cardiac telemetry care
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Floating: Required as needed to other units or campuses where qualified; facility prioritizes home unit assignments
Call Off Policy: Allowed 1 shift off per 2 weeks
Locals Accepted: Yes, with radius rule applied
First-Time Travelers: Not accepted
Pending License: Not accepted; must have active South Carolina or multistate license

Experience Requirements

Specialty: Registered Nurse in IMC with neuro stepdown and cardiac telemetry experience
Years of Experience Required: 2 years
Prior Travel Experience: Not required (but first-time travelers not accepted)
Charting System Experience: Minimum 1 year of EPIC experience required

Required Certifications

ACLS (American Heart Association or ARC; RQI acceptable)
BLS (American Heart Association or ARC; RQI acceptable)
NIH Stroke Certification
Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., TNCC, ENPC, PALS, NRP, MAB or CPI) – check unit specifics

Required Skills & Competencies

IV starts, port access, PICC, central & peripheral line care
Blood product administration
Respiratory care: trach management, oxygen delivery (nasal cannula, masks, portable O2, HFNC, CPAP/BIPAP), chest tubes, ABG interpretation, non-invasive support
GI care: feeding tube management
Medication administration: PCA, procedural sedation, heparin protocols, managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration)
Cardiovascular care: post-MI care, cardiac caths & angiograms, dysrhythmia management & interpretation, telemetry monitoring
Additional competencies: wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions, renal failure, pre/post hemodialysis, rapid response team participation

Licensure & Compliance

Must have an active South Carolina or multistate nursing license with primary source verification
NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and fingerprinting (if applicable) required
Drug screening within 1 year and updated annually
Immunizations and health documents required:
- Physical exam within 1 year
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working in high-risk areas)
- Flu vaccine or approved exemption (seasonal requirement)
- Hepatitis B documentation or declination
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation

Orientation & Testing Requirements

Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
Pre-assignment testing (medication and arrhythmia tests) required within 72 hours of receiving login info; two attempts allowed
EKG practice test and study guide provided for telemetry and related units
Medication and pharmacology competency exams required annually
Core training parts I, II, and III required annually (covering universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, OSHA, TJC National Patient Safety Goals, etc.)
Floating policy acknowledgment required annually

Additional Notes

All scheduling requests (RTO, block, special) must be submitted with application and approved by facility
Badge photo required prior to start (passport style, plain background, no obstructions)
Facility is a 283-bed Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospital with a variety of specialty services including cardiac care, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and robotic-assisted surgery

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with strong skills in neuro stepdown and cardiac telemetry who are looking for a travel contract in South Carolina with a reputable healthcare system.