Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Orangeburg, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS Tele RN Days)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years in MS/Telemetry
• Experience Needed:

  • Medical-Surgical Telemetry nursing
  • Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Telemetry unit experience
• Preferred Experience: Community hospital experience
• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Licensure & Certifications

• License: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active prior to start
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Additional Certifications (as applicable):

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for pediatric units only
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Not required for ER RNs
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN or NCC acceptable
• Certification Notes:

  • Certifications expiring within 30 days of start are not accepted; renewal or scheduled course required before start

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes (at a reduced rate)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block Scheduling: Approval can be requested but not guaranteed
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Primary Source License Verification: Required, must be active and unencumbered
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if positive history
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
  • Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology and general competency exams required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4-6 hours for this location
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background required before start
• Facility Specific Documents: Job description acknowledgment required prior to start
• Fit Mask Testing: Conducted onsite during orientation; facial hair must be shaved or trimmed prior
• Radiation Badge: Required only for specific units (not required for this MS Tele position)

Additional Notes

• Floating within scope is required to meet facility needs
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency assignments during hurricane season
• Facility allows some flexibility with block scheduling upon approval

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of telemetry experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in South Carolina with day shifts and a supportive acute care environment.