Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Orangeburg, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – MS Telemetry

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

Position Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (non-negotiable)
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, must float 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: No cost
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital with 286 staffed beds

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing 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 (NIHSS) certification

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local candidates accepted within 60 miles radius (at a reduced rate)
• Block schedule accommodation possible with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• 24/7 house supervisor coverage; no off-shift management scheduled but leadership available by phone

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • Job description acknowledgment prior to start
  • Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) before orientation; must be done on a computer, not a phone
  • First Day Instructions and OurDay modules must be completed before starting; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Radiation Badge: Not required for this position

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 required
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; low titers require boosters
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; if positive history, chest x-ray documentation required
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations; documentation must be uploaded by December 5 deadline
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use; questionnaire completed virtually prior to start
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; candidates should consider this before accepting new or extension contracts during this period.
• Candidates must be prepared to float within their scope of practice as needed.
• Facility staffing includes 24/7 house supervisor availability; no scheduled off-shift management presence.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel assignment in telemetry.