Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Lancaster, SC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a short-term acute care hospital in Lancaster, SC, requiring prior travel nursing experience and active SC or Compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the Med/Surg Telemetry unit of a 97-bed short-term acute care hospital
• Night shift schedule (7p–7a), available as 3x12s or 4x12s
• Patient ratios of 1:6 to 1:7
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within scope to like units or sister facilities may be required to meet facility needs
• Charting via Epic EMR
• Free parking on-site

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or Compact RN license; candidates with a pending SC license may be considered but must have an active license prior to start
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Med/Surg experience required
• Telemetry experience preferred, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• SSN and Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• A virtual interview with the Nursing Director is required for all candidates
• Required online modules must be completed prior to the start date; access is typically granted by the Wednesday before the start date
• Attendance at staff meetings is required
• Royal Blue scrubs required
• Previous permanent or PRN staff 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 at time of consideration; approval is based on facility needs
• Local candidates (within 60 miles of the facility) are accepted; non-local candidates are given priority consideration
• Travelers should be aware that during hurricane season (June–November), all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams; peak months are August and September