Cardiac Telemetry RN
Greenville, SC
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Tele Registered Nurse

Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (option for 13 to 26 weeks)
Shift: Nights, either 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (1900-0730)
Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend (may change based on need)
Hours per Week: 48 hours

Job Description

• Float to other units as needed.
• Medication system used: Omnicell.
• Patient diagnoses include:

  • Coronary Artery Disease post-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CAD S/P CABG)
  • Cardiac Valve Repair
  • Lung Cancer post-Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
  • Esophageal Cancer
• Special procedures and skills required:

  • Must pass an EKG exam prior to start.
  • Experience with post-surgical cardiovascular patients.
  • Experience with cardiac drips and insulin drips.

Required Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the specialty required for first-time travelers.
  • Otherwise, 2 years of experience in the field required.
• Certifications:

  • Current South Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only, RQI acceptable.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only, RQI acceptable.
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification.
• Technical Skills:

  • At least 1 year of experience with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Testing:

  • Must pass medication and arrhythmia competency exams (Pass/Fail Testing) prior to orientation.
• Other:

  • Must be able to float to other units as needed.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License required immediately upon signing for computer access and must be carried on duty.
• Background checks including:

  • 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., if lived/worked in WV in past 7 years).
• Education verification of highest level completed.
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start.
• Annual drug screening (5 panel minimum) within 1 year of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years if working in high-risk areas.
  • Flu vaccine or approved exemption required annually (not required for remote workers).
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; second vaccine can be pending if collected within 28 days of first.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination required.
• Respirator Fit Test to be completed onsite during orientation.

Orientation and Training

• Completion of online Cornerstone modules within 72 hours of assignment. Facility will not clear nurse to start until modules are complete.
• Approximately 12 hours of online modules plus 16 hours of non-billable orientation onsite.
• Annual competencies and core training (Parts I, II, III) required, including universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, OSHA blood-borne pathogens training, and TJC National Patient Safety Goals.

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required prior to start (passport style, plain background, no alterations).
• Floating policy acknowledgment required annually.
• Medication and arrhythmia competency exams are timed and must be passed within two attempts; failure results in cancellation.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete testing on a computer (Chrome browser recommended), not on handheld devices.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required but 3 years specialty experience is required for first-time travelers.

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs comfortable with night shifts, post-surgical cardiac care, and working in a fast-paced hospital environment with complex cardiac patients.