Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Greer, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: Greer, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Shift Requirements:

  • Must complete either 2 on-call shifts per 6 weeks OR 2 additional shifts per 6 weeks
• Start Date: January
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years (will consider 1+ year but 2 years preferred)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Radius Rule: No locals accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License: Accepted if obtained before starting
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: All RTO must be included in initial submission; no changes accepted after

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for MS/Tele)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• State RN License (Primary Source Verification)
• NURSYS Verification (for all RNs)
• Pass/Fail Testing on first day:

  • Cardiac Arrhythmia Test
  • Medication Dosage Calculation Test
  • Candidates have two attempts to pass
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Preferred Certifications

• CCRN (Critical Care RN) - preferred but not required

Special Requirements

• Must pass arrhythmia and medication tests on the first day
• May require shaving to pass fit testing; failure to comply results in failure of fit test
• Attendance policy: Missing more than two shifts in a 13-week contract without reasonable explanation may lead to contract cancellation

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 3 months of start (various accepted tests)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing within 60 days of start (10 panel + Oxycodone + Marijuana)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or declination (mask required if declined during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination (Dose 1 and 2 required or declination form)
• Respirator Safety Clearance within 1 year if respirator use is required

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification: Highest level of education must be verified (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate for RNs)
• Social Security Card (if used for I9)
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Employment application required
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• References: 2 references within 2 years of start required (Qualivis requirement)

Additional Notes

• Candidates will be allowed to test out of Epic system
• Facility-specific orientation and documentation will be provided before start
• All required documents and certifications must be current and uploaded as per facility guidelines

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in MS/Tele, who are comfortable with on-call or additional shifts, and meet the comprehensive certification and health requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.