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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Progressive ICU (PCU)

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

Position Overview

Unit: Progressive ICU (PCU) - 10-bed step-down unit
Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
Common Diagnoses: Respiratory failure, sepsis, heart failure, DKA/HHS, alcohol withdrawal, overdose
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3

Experience & Requirements

Specialty: Registered Nurse (Progressive ICU)
Required Years of Experience: 1 year
Prior Travel Experience: Not required (accepts first-time travelers)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Floating: Required to float to other units/campuses as needed, limited to qualified areas with documented competencies
Charting: Minimum 1 year of EPIC experience required
Licensure: Active South Carolina or multistate nursing license required (pending licenses not accepted)

Required Certifications

ACLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
BLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Additional certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (e.g., TNCC, ENPC, PALS, NRP, MAB or CPI, etc.)

Skills & Competencies

Proficient in IV therapy and phlebotomy
Arterial and central line management
Care of ventilated patients
Use of external CPAP/BiPAP
Isolation precautions
Cardiac monitoring and emergency response including dysrhythmia management
Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips

Scheduling & Policies

Call-off Policy: Facility allows 1 call-off shift per 2 weeks
RTO, Block & Special Scheduling Requests: Must be submitted with application and approved by facility
Locals Accepted: Yes, subject to radius rule
Floating Policy: Must be signed and renewed annually

Orientation & Training

Online Cornerstone Modules: Required to be completed within 72 hours of assignment; mandatory before start
Orientation: 16 hours non-billable clinical orientation onsite
Pass/Fail Testing: Medication and Arrhythmia tests required for RNs (except prebook or non-clinical) with two attempts allowed; passing score 84%
Annual Competency Exams and Core Training (Parts I, II, III) required

Health & Compliance Requirements

Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
Immunizations & Testing:
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working/floating in high-risk areas)
- Flu Vaccine or approved exemption required annually (not required for 100% remote)
- Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
Drug Screening: 5-panel drug screen within 1 year of start, updated annually
Respirator Fit Test: Completed onsite during orientation
Background Checks: 7-year background check within 12 months of start, including multiple federal and state-level screenings
Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with specific background and lighting requirements

Additional Notes

Facility is a 169-bed acute care hospital offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient services including robotic surgery, cancer care, stroke, hospice, orthopedics, OB/GYN, and pediatric care
Recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for hip and knee replacements
Floating is prioritized to home unit but required as needed
All certifications must be current and cannot expire within 30 days of start date
Candidates must carry a valid driver's license for computer access and while on duty

This position is suitable for nurses with at least 1 year of ICU or progressive care experience who are comfortable with a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and are willing to complete required training and certifications. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.