MS Telemetry Registered Nurse
Orangeburg, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – MS Telemetry (Night Shift)

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

Position Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (non-negotiable)
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Unit: New telemetry unit, currently 10 beds open, staffed with 2 RNs and 1 tech per shift
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital with 286 staffed beds

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation, with experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

Job Requirements & Competencies

• Ability to work night shifts with a 3x12 schedule
• Must be able to float within the unit’s scope as needed
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable to the unit
• Physical ability to meet job demands (annual physical exam required)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest X-ray if prior positive
• Annual TB questionnaire completion
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccination series, or declination form
  • Tdap: Within 10 years or declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)

Background & Verification

• Annual background check including 7 years of residence/work history
• Employment verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder
• NURSYS license verification required
• OFAC Sanctions List and state-specific exclusion checks required

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 4-6 hours) prior to start
• First Day Instructions (FDI) provided after clearance; must be followed strictly
• Passport-style badge photo required before start (frontal view, solid light background, business attire)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility system prior to start
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; guaranteed hours otherwise

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extension contracts during peak months (Aug–Sept) if this is a concern
• Local candidates accepted within 60-mile radius at a reduced rate (not applicable for pay details here)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a newly established telemetry unit with supportive leadership and a structured night shift schedule. It requires solid telemetry nursing experience, current certifications, and compliance with comprehensive health and background requirements.