Nursery Registered Nurse
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties

Job Opportunity: Nursery Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Nursery RN
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No call required currently, but may change based on unit needs
• Floating: May need to float within the women's area of the facility if needed

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years (highest requirement)
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• License: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license, must be in hand prior to start
• Charge Nurse Experience: Required
• Level 1 & 2 Nursery Experience: Required (including phototherapy, antibiotics, opioid withdrawal, bubble CPAP)
• Comfort Level: Must be comfortable managing patients from delivery to discharge

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required (AHA certification preferred)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required (AHA/AAP only)
• STABLE: Highly preferred but not required
• Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – as applicable
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – as applicable
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – AWHONN or NCC accepted
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as applicable

Special Requirements

• Experience in Level 1 & 2 nursery settings
• Charge nurse experience
• Ability to manage complex nursery care including phototherapy, antibiotics, opioid withdrawal, and bubble CPAP
• Must be comfortable with delivery to discharge care

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Scheduling & Hours

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block Scheduling: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Prior Travel Experience

• Required: Yes, prior travel experience is required (first-timers not accepted)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required (diploma/transcripts accepted as placeholder)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; must be active and unencumbered
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Immunizations: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer or vaccination or declination)
  • TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start) or chest x-ray if positive history
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
  • Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology and competency exams required as applicable
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of orientation modules and facility-specific training required prior to start
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge
• Facility-specific job description must be signed prior to start
• Fit testing for masks will be done onsite during orientation
• Travelers must upload vaccination records (COVID, flu) into facility system

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Nursery RN with at least 2 years of nursery and charge nurse experience. The role requires night shifts with a 1:6 patient ratio in a Level III Trauma acute care hospital. Prior travel experience is mandatory. Candidates must hold a valid SC or compact RN license and have required certifications including BLS and NRP. The position involves floating within the women's area and requires comfort with complex nursery care from delivery to discharge. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific orientation is required.