Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Greer, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – MS/Tele

Location: Greer, South Carolina Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 to 19:30), 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Assignment

• Unit: MS/Tele (Med Surg / Telemetry)
• Floating: Required if the unit is in need.
• First-time travelers: Reviewed based on experience.

Required Qualifications

• Valid South Carolina RN license
• At least 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic

Onboarding Requirements

Background and Identity

• 7-year background check completed within 12 months of start
• Federal exclusion searches (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG), cleared within 30 days of start and repeated every 30 days
• OFAC sanctions search
• Highest level of education verified (diplomas are not accepted as placeholders)
• Driver's license or state ID, required on signing
• E-Verify or attestation
• Badge photo, submitted the Tuesday before start
• Misdemeanor-level and higher records require approval, regardless of timeframe.

Health and Immunizations

• Physical exam, with physician statement within 1 year of start (chiropractor statements not accepted)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-spot) within 90 days of start, or a chest x-ray for positive responders
• TB questionnaire, annually
• Documentation of measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity or vaccination, or a declination for hepatitis B
• Tdap is required only if floating to high-risk areas (bone marrow transplant, NICU, RRT, CRT).
• Influenza vaccine documentation or an approved medical/religious exemption, due by the season deadline (pre-start candidates by 10/5, working candidates by 11/6, for the 2026-27 season)
• Drug screen (5-panel) within 12 months, updated annually. A positive marijuana result is an automatic cancel. One retest is allowed for a dilute result.
• Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation

Testing and Training

• Medication/pharmacology test and arrhythmia (EKG) exam, both required. Passing score is 84%, with two attempts. Failing both leads to cancellation.
• Tests must be completed on a computer (not a handheld device) within 48 hours of being loaded, and before orientation.
• Online facility modules (about 12 hours), completed within 72 hours of assignment. The facility will not clear a nurse to start until they are complete.
• Core competency training (Parts I to III), passed with at least 80%, updated annually
• Competency exam, completed within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training, if required by the unit (only one is needed)

Paperwork

• Signed contractor acknowledgment within 24 hours of signing the contract
• Signed floating policy (annual)
• Employment application or resume covering 7 years of work history
• Skills checklist (required by the staffing agency)
• Internal performance evaluation, if the candidate has worked with the agency for more than 1 year