Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Orangeburg, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele RN) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Orangeburg, South Carolina
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level III Trauma
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: MS/Tele RN
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratios: 1:6-7
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to like units or sister facilities
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Licensure: South Carolina license or Compact license required before start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Special Requirements:

  • Telemetry competency required
  • Previous charge experience preferred
  • Community hospital experience preferred

Work Environment

• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: No cost
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Scheduling & Hours

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block schedule accommodation possible with prior approval (not guaranteed)

Important Seasonal Note

• During hurricane season (June - November, peak in August and September), all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams. Confirm availability before accepting or extending assignments during this period.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Licensure:

  • SC RN license or Compact license must be active, unencumbered, and verified via primary source
  • NURSYS verification required
  • Licensure hits must be approved by facility
• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years including SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology and competency exams required; pediatric OR competency preferred if applicable
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Radiation Badge: Required if assigned to CVOR, OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Echo Techs (adult), and radiology travelers; not required for MRI, mammography, pediatric echo, or ultrasound techs
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay orientation modules must be completed before start
  • Job description acknowledgment required
  • Passport-style badge photo required before start
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Fit mask test done onsite during orientation
  • Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented declinations:

    • Tdap (within 10 years)
    • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines with boosters if low/negative titer)
    • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
    • Varicella (positive titer or vaccines with boosters if low/negative titer)
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if positive history
  • Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
  • COVID-19 vaccinations highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
  • Respirator medical clearance annually required for patient-facing roles (RespSafety questionnaire)

Certifications Details

• BLS: AHA certification required for all clinical staff
• ACLS: AHA certification required for adult critical care units including MS/Tele, Cath Lab, ERICU, Interventional Radiology, PACU, Stepdown, PreOp, Observation Unit
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ER and preferred for MS/Tele
• PALS: Required for pediatric units except Pediatric OR; preferred for Pediatric OR; not required for Adult ER
• TNCC: Required except not for ER RNs
• NRP: Required for applicable neonatal roles
• EFM: AWHONN or NCC certification acceptable
• Tech Certifications: Required for Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists, Ultrasound Techs, Pathology Assistants, MLTs (ASCP or registry eligible)

Additional Notes

• All certifications must be current and not expire within 30 days of assignment start
• Travelers must upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into the facility system (OurDay) prior to start
• Facility may require additional competency or safety attestations depending on unit assignment

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced RNs with telemetry skills, working nights in a Level III trauma acute care hospital setting. Compliance with all licensure, certification, and health requirements is mandatory for assignment clearance.