Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Greenville, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend (may change based on need)
• Float: Required if needed
• Medication System: Omnicell
• Patient Diagnoses:

  • Coronary Artery Disease post-CABG
  • Cardiac Valve Repair
  • Lung Cancer post-VATS
  • Esophageal Cancer
• Special Procedures:

  • Must pass EKG exam pre-start
  • Experience with post-surgical cardiovascular patients
  • Experience with cardiac drips and insulin drips required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the field
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG and Medication exams) required prior to orientation
• Experience with cardiac drips and insulin drips
• Experience with post-surgical cardiovascular patients
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 12 months of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
  • Fingerprinting required if applicable (e.g., residency requirements)
• Education Verification: Highest level required, no diplomas as placeholders
• Drug Testing: 5-panel drug screen within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
  • Immunizations/vaccinations or titers for:

    • TB (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot within 90 days)
    • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
    • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
    • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination)
    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (current within 10 years for high-risk areas)
    • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved exemption (required by deadlines)
• Fit Mask: Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation

Orientation & Testing

• Online Cornerstone Modules: Must be completed within 72 hours of assignment; required before start
• Pass/Fail Testing:

  • Medication and Arrhythmia exams required for all RN candidates (except prebook or non-clinical)
  • Two attempts allowed; passing score 84%
  • Testing completed prior to orientation
• EKG Exam: Required pre-start for this role
• Badge Photo: Passport-style photo with specific background and lighting requirements needed before start

Additional Notes

• Floating policy must be signed and is required for clinical candidates
• Candidates must carry a valid Driver’s License/State ID on duty for computer access setup
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required, but 3 years specialty experience is mandatory for first-time travelers
• Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced cardiac telemetry environment with post-surgical cardiovascular patients and complex drip management

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs comfortable with night shifts and complex cardiac care in a travel/contract role.