Registered Nurse, LTAC Med-Surg Telemetry
Columbia, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - LTAC Med Tele (Night Shift)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 or 48 hours per week)
• Unit: LTAC Medical Telemetry
• Experience: LTAC experience preferred
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only, RQI acceptable
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only, RQI acceptable
  • NIH Stroke Certification (check unit requirements)
• License: Valid Registered Nurse license for South Carolina, primary source verification required, no pending actions, must not expire within 30 days of start
• Additional Preferred Certifications:

  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - required if applicable, not mandatory for ER candidates with less than 1 year at facility
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - check unit requirements
  • CPI or MAB (Crisis Prevention Institute or Management of Assaultive Behavior) - check unit requirements
  • Other certifications as applicable to unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM)

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Orientation & Training

• Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
• Pre-assignment testing (medication and arrhythmia tests) required within 72 hours of receiving login info; two attempts allowed
• Annual competencies and core training (Parts I, II, III) required, including OSHA, patient safety, and ethical care
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required annually for RNs
• Pass/Fail testing for medication and EKG required for telemetry unit

Additional Notes

• Candidate must carry a valid driver’s license for computer access setup
• Background checks and sanction screenings (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC) required and must be updated regularly
• Fingerprinting required if candidate has lived/worked in WV in past 7 years or for certain care settings
• Documentation must be verifiable with clinic info, DOB or last 4 SSN digits
• Floating policy and contractor acknowledgment forms must be signed and updated annually

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with LTAC or telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with a reputable healthcare system.