In range for South Carolina travel rolesSouth Carolina travel postings that state pay run $1,620/week to $2,340/week, the middle half $1,840/week to $2,150/week, across 90 postings.
American Traveler is hiring an Endoscopy RN with at least 2 years of GI/Endoscopy experience and prior travel assignment experience for a day shift position with every third weekend call.
Details
Acute care hospital setting in the Endoscopy department
1:1 patient ratios
Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 6:00am-2:30pm
Call required approximately every third weekend from Friday 3pm to Monday 6am, shared with two full-time Endo RNs
Some weekday call required after 3pm, split among staff
No floating required between units or sister facilities
Uses Epic charting system
Cares for inpatient and outpatient endoscopy cases, including portable/bedside procedures
Requirements
Active SC RN license or compact license required in hand prior to start
Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
Minimum 2 years of Endoscopy RN experience required
Prior travel RN experience preferred, especially in Endoscopy
Epic EMR experience required
Experience administering and monitoring conscious sedation and managing dysrhythmias
Skilled in airway management and recovery from conscious/monitored anesthesia care sedation
Experience with procedures such as bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, and esophageal variceal banding
Experience with equipment including electrosurgical units, dilators, forceps, and polyp snares
SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
Responsibilities include pre- and post-procedure care, specimen handling/labeling, and medication administration including opioid analgesics and reversal agents
Performs 12-lead EKG/ECG and IV starts as part of pre-procedure duties
Navy blue scrubs required
No-cost parking available
Must reside within 30 minutes of the facility to respond to call as needed
Radius rule of 60 miles applies, with non-local candidates prioritized
Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
Previous MUSC perm or PRN staff must be separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
All requested RTO must be submitted at time of offer; approval is based on facility needs
Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed
During hurricane season (June-November), staff may be assigned to emergency response teams
First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience level
Neighborhoods+Relocating healthcare workers often look at residential pockets surrounding Claflin University and South Carolina State University, where established brick single-family homes sit along tree-lined streets. Nearby suburban communities such as Brookdale offer modest residential subdivisions, while the adjacent community of Edisto provides a quieter, small-town atmosphere preferred by those seeking more space. Housing closer to the university corridors tends to cater to students and staff, whereas peripheral neighborhoods lean toward single-family dwellings and small rental communities.
Relocating healthcare workers often look at residential pockets surrounding Claflin University and South Carolina State University, where established brick single-family homes sit along tree-lined streets. Nearby suburban communities such as Brookdale offer modest residential subdivisions, while the adjacent community of Edisto provides a quieter, small-town atmosphere preferred by those seeking more space.
Housing closer to the university corridors tends to cater to students and staff, whereas peripheral neighborhoods lean toward single-family dwellings and small rental communities.
Getting around+Orangeburg is predominantly car-dependent, with local drivability facilitating typical commute times of roughly a quarter of an hour across town. The city sits approximately 37 miles southeast of Columbia along the North Fork of the Edisto River, allowing manageable highway travel for regional commuting. Bikeability remains low, meaning shifts at local facilities rely almost exclusively on personal vehicles, though parking across local clinic and hospital campuses is generally straightforward and ample.
Orangeburg is predominantly car-dependent, with local drivability facilitating typical commute times of roughly a quarter of an hour across town. The city sits approximately 37 miles southeast of Columbia along the North Fork of the Edisto River, allowing manageable highway travel for regional commuting.
Bikeability remains low, meaning shifts at local facilities rely almost exclusively on personal vehicles, though parking across local clinic and hospital campuses is generally straightforward and ample.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation centers along the North Fork of the Edisto River, anchored by the 175-acre Edisto Memorial Gardens, which showcases blooming azaleas and thousands of rose varieties along waterfront boardwalks. For active recreation, the Orangeburg Aquatic Park features splash grounds and a lazy river during the summer months. Residents also take advantage of river paddling, fishing, and day trips to regional spots like Paris Mountain State Park near Greenville for trail hiking and lake outings.
Outdoor recreation centers along the North Fork of the Edisto River, anchored by the 175-acre Edisto Memorial Gardens, which showcases blooming azaleas and thousands of rose varieties along waterfront boardwalks. For active recreation, the Orangeburg Aquatic Park features splash grounds and a lazy river during the summer months.
Residents also take advantage of river paddling, fishing, and day trips to regional spots like Paris Mountain State Park near Greenville for trail hiking and lake outings.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Orangeburg
Known as 'The Garden City,' Orangeburg offers relocating nurses a relaxed Lowcountry-adjacent pace grounded by Claflin University and South Carolina State University. Life here centers on established Southern traditions, from springtime strolls through the 175-acre Edisto Memorial Gardens during the Orangeburg Festival of Roses to meals at long-standing favorites like Duke's BBQ and Chestnut Grill. Healthcare staff benefit from stress-free commutes averaging under a quarter of an hour, avoiding the intense gridlock seen in larger metropolitan centers. The rental and housing market consists mainly of traditional brick ranch homes and quiet mid-century subdivisions in surrounding areas like Brookdale and Edisto. However, the tradeoffs require realistic expectations: nighttime entertainment and specialty retail are scarce, and certain parts of the city face elevated crime concerns. With Columbia only 37 miles away and Charleston an easy drive down Interstate 26, Orangeburg works best for nurses who appreciate a quiet, home-centered routine while leaning on nearby cities for expansive nightlife and weekend escapes.
