PCU RN
Sumter, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Tuomey

Registered Nurse – IMC

Overview

• Location: Sumter, South Carolina
• Unit: 2 West (24-bed IMC unit, adults)
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 7:30)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Ratio: 1:4-5
• Years of experience required: 2 years

Schedule and Scheduling Policies

• Weekends: Every other weekend
• RTO, block, and special requests: Must be included with the submission. Requests are accommodated only if approved by the facility at booking.
• Call-off policy: The facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or RQI
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or RQI
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with Neuro patients
• Experience working with Cardiac patients
• IV insertion skills
• Port access
• PICC line care
• Experience with the care and management of invasive lines
• Blood product administration
• Experience with tracheostomy care
• Experience with BiPAP
• Experience with CPAP
• Experience with Epic

Eligibility

• Accepts first-time travelers: No
• Accepts local candidates: Yes, subject to a radius rule (see the submittal instructions for criteria)

Floating

• Agency staff are required to float to other units or campuses as needed.
• Floating is limited to areas where the staff member is qualified and has documented competencies.

Onboarding Requirements

• Background check: 7-year background check completed within 12 months of start. Misdemeanor-level and above records require approval.
• Drug screen: 5-panel test within 12 months (instant is acceptable). A positive marijuana result is an automatic cancel. A second dilute result is a cancel.
• Physical: Physician statement within 1 year of start, attesting to the ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• TB: Two-step PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-SPOT within 90 days of start, or a one-step PPD if a qualifying test was done within the last 12 months.
• Immunizations: Rubeola, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B documentation (vaccine records or titers). Tdap is required for work in high-risk areas.
• Flu vaccine: Documentation or an approved medical or religious exemption is required.
• Education: Highest level of education must be verified. Diplomas are not accepted as placeholders.
• Pre-assignment testing: Medication and arrhythmia tests must be completed within 72 hours of receiving the testing email. Passing score is 84%, with two attempts.
• Online orientation modules: Must be completed within 72 hours of assignment. The facility will not clear a nurse to start until they are complete.
• Respirator fit test: Completed onsite during orientation.

Conditional Certifications

Confirm these against the unit description before applying:

• STABLE
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI). Only one is needed.

Facility Overview

• 283-bed Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospital in Sumter, SC
• Services include cardiac care, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and robotic-assisted surgery
• Features a 36-bed nursery, expanded ICU, and 24-hour emergency services
• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for high performance in heart failure and kidney failure