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

Job Opportunity: Stepdown ICU Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements

• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Local candidates: Considered on a case-by-case basis
• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks including criminal, sex offender registry, and employment verifications required
• Education Verification: Required (diploma or transcripts may be used as placeholder)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
  • Drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days of start
  • Respirator medical clearance required annually
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background required before start

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital setting
• 286 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• No parking cost for staff
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Notes

• Facility may accommodate block scheduling upon approval but not guaranteed
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Travelers must complete orientation modules prior to start; failure to complete may result in being sent home
• Radiation badge may be required for certain units (not applicable for this position unless specified)

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry and stepdown ICU experience looking for a travel contract in South Carolina. Prior travel experience is not required.