Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Orangeburg, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: MS Tele Registered Nurse (RN) Nights

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

Position Details

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

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in MS/Telemetry, telemetry monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• First-timers: Accepted
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Compact RN license must be active and in hand prior to start
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certification required
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Preferred Experience: Community hospital experience

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Comprehensive background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required (diploma or transcripts acceptable as placeholder)
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RN licensure
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Facility Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 4-6 hours)
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo required before start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• TB Testing: Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or appropriate follow-up for positive tests
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption; documentation must be uploaded before deadline
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records or declination form must be uploaded
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use

Work Environment & Other Information

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November; peak activity in August and September
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Local Candidates: Accepted

Summary

This is a night shift travel RN position specializing in MS/Telemetry nursing in an acute care setting. Candidates must have at least 2 years of telemetry experience, hold a valid SC or Compact RN license, and current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certifications. The role requires floating within scope and working every other weekend. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific orientation are mandatory prior to start. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.