MICU RN
Clinton, South Carolina
Laurens County Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse - MICU

Location: Clinton, South Carolina Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Unit: MICU

Schedule and Assignment

• Shift: Day, 3x12 hours (7:00 to 19:30)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend, but may vary based on unit need
• Float scope: Floating is required to like units and nearby facilities

Patient Population

• Sepsis
• Acute kidney injury (AKI)
• Stroke
• Acute respiratory distress/failure
• COPD
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Post cardiac arrest
• Electrolyte imbalances

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• MICU (Medical Intensive Care Unit) experience: 1 year, with MICU experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA or ARC only; RQI acceptable; cannot expire within 30 days of start; proof of completion accepted as a placeholder)
• BLS (AHA or ARC only; RQI acceptable; cannot expire within 30 days of start; proof of completion accepted as a placeholder)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Certification; cannot expire within 30 days of start)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Other Certifications (Confirm with Unit)

• PALS: listed in compliance documents; check unit description to confirm if required
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI: check unit description; only one is needed

Competencies and Testing

• Medication/pharmacology exam: passing score 84%, two attempts, no remediation; must be completed within a year of start and annually
• Competency exam: completed within a year of start and annually, with full score breakdown
• Core Part I, II, and III: updated annually, passing score 80%, cannot expire within 90 days of start
• Online modules (about 12 hours): must be completed within 72 hours of assignment and before start
• Testing and modules are completed before orientation; orientation is 16 hours

Health and Background Requirements

• Physician's physical exam statement within 1 year of start; chiropractor statements not accepted
• Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-SPOT) within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire
• Immunity documentation for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines); hepatitis B documentation or signed declination
• Flu vaccine documentation or medical/religious exemption, with pre-start deadlines
• Drug screen (5-panel) within 1 year of start and updated annually; a positive marijuana result is an automatic cancel
• 7-year background check within 12 months of start; OIG and EPLS/GSA/SAM searches within 30 days of start, repeated every 30 days
• Fingerprinting is not required for this role unless it is for home health, PACE, or hospice
• Employment application must include seven years of work history
• Driver's license required upon signing; candidate must carry ID while on duty

Onboarding Requirements

• Badge photo sent the Tuesday before start (passport-style, white, cream, or light gray background)
• Contractor acknowledgment signed within 24 hours of contract signing
• Floating policy signed (renewed annually)
• Performance evaluation required if the candidate has worked with the agency for over one year

Travel Experience

• First-time travelers will be reviewed based on experience