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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Nights, 7 PM - 7 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Yes, but rare; if required, limited to first 4 hours
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Information

• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local candidates: Considered on a case-by-case basis
• Hurricane Season: Assignments during June-November may include emergency response duties; peak activity in August and September

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 304
• Charting System: Epic

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must include 7 years of residence/work history
  • SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, and healthcare-specific databases
  • Must be run within 90 days of start
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; must be active and unencumbered
• References: Minimum 2 clinical references, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style, frontal view, solid light background
• Physical Exam: Within 90 days of start, updated annually, must clear candidate to work without restrictions
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Immunizations & Health:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use
• Radiation Badge: Required only if working in specific areas (not typical for MS/Tele RN)

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2-6 hours depending on unit)
• Upload vaccination records and required documents into facility system prior to orientation
• Must complete confidentiality, security agreements, and other contractor forms before starting

Notes for Candidates

• Block scheduling requests require manager approval and depend on unit needs
• Parking is available with no fee; parking pass provided at badge pickup
• Facility uses Epic for charting; Epic experience is mandatory
• Travelers should be prepared for possible emergency response duties during hurricane season

This position is ideal for experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity in South Carolina with a reputable acute care hospital setting.