Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Orangeburg, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at an acute care hospital, requiring at least 2 years of MS/Tele experience and dysrhythmia interpretation skills.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care hospital with 286 total staffed beds
• Newly developed MS/Tele unit currently operating with 10 beds, staffed by 2 RNs and 1 tech per shift
• Patient ratio is 1:5-6
• Bedside monitoring includes telemetry, BP, and pulse ox capabilities
• Charting is done in Epic
• Schedule is 3x12-hour day shifts, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Every other weekend is required and non-negotiable
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required
• Charge responsibility is shared between the stepdown and 3 West units
• No off-shift management on-site, though leadership is reachable by phone and available during off-shift hours
• 24/7 house supervisor coverage is provided

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or compact RN license required; candidates with a pending SC license may be considered but must have the license active prior to start
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of MS/Tele experience required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias required
• Telemetry experience on the unit is required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• SSN and Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Candidates who have previously worked as permanent staff or PRN at any MUSC location must have been separated from the system for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; approval is based on facility needs
• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are considered local; non-local candidates are prioritized
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• Scrub color required is royal blue
• Parking is provided at no cost
• Orientation modules are completed prior to the start date and average approximately 4 hours
• Travelers should be aware that during hurricane season (June–November), all staff and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams; peak activity months are August and September