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Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care

Location: Cheraw, South Carolina
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Maintain a professional image and provide excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
Assess patient needs based on history, observation, physical examination, and data analysis.
Provide nursing interventions consistent with the Plan of Care and physician’s medical plans.
Conduct hourly rounds using the 4 P’s (Pain, Position, Personal needs, Placement).
Foster a caring, compassionate, and respectful environment for patients, families, and visitors.
Use appropriate health and safety equipment to protect patients and staff.
Care for central lines, chest tubes, Foley and suprapubic catheters, pressure ulcers, restraints, and patients at high risk for falls using standard procedures.
Precept and mentor novice employees to contribute to department performance.
Participate in hospital-system initiatives promoting Evidence Based Practices.
Engage in continued professional growth through goal setting and educational offerings.
Understand and manage safe storage and administration of medications, including large volume IVs and pre-packaged kits.

Required Credentials & Certifications

Licenses:
- Valid nursing license verified through Nursys within 30 days of start.
- Primary source verification of license/certificate required.
Certifications:
- BLS (AHA only)
- ACLS (AHA only)
Health Requirements:
- Proof of MMR immunizations or titer with lab results (no declinations accepted).
- Proof of Hepatitis B vaccinations or titer with lab results (no declinations accepted).
- Proof of Varicella immunizations or titer with lab results (no declinations accepted).
- 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) testing within required timeframes or negative Q-Gold/Tspot within 90 days prior to start.
Other Requirements:
- Valid Driver’s License or State ID.
- Social Security Card copy.
- Criminal background check covering last 7 years including multiple federal and state databases, done within 60 days of start and updated annually.
- Employment verification for the past 5 years.
- 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (rapid drug screen not accepted).
- Completion of clinical skills checklist prior to start, updated annually.
- Submission of resume/profile (references preferred but not required).
- Confirmation of assignment form as per facility standards.

Experience Requirements

Specialty: RN Critical Care
Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard critical care RN experience expected (typically 1-2 years minimum).
Prior travel experience: Not specified or required.

Additional Notes

Fit testing is recommended for travelers but optional.
Influenza vaccine is required during September to April unless a medical or religious exemption is provided with appropriate documentation.
Annual TB questionnaire and additional TB-related documentation may be required if applicable.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in South Carolina with a focus on high-quality patient care and professional development.