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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Orangeburg, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 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
• First-time travelers accepted: Yes

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical / Telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience in telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: No cost
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November (peak in August-September)

Schedule & Hours

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block schedule accommodation possible with prior approval

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years
  • SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required (diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source 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)
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed)
  • 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 Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for patient-facing staff
• 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

Additional Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 4-6 hours)
• Facility Specific Documents: Must sign agency job description and complete any required facility forms
• Floating: Must be willing to float within scope as needed

Notes

• First-time travel nurses are accepted for this assignment.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Facility allows locals to apply at a reduced rate.
• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed.

This position is ideal for experienced MS/Telemetry RNs looking for an 8-week travel assignment in a well-established acute care hospital with a supportive environment and comprehensive credentialing requirements.