Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Simpsonville, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele Unit

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

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Float Requirement: Must float to other qualified units within the health system as needed, performing only tasks for which competencies have been demonstrated and documented.
• Patient Population: Orthopedics, bariatrics, and telemetry unit patients.
• Medication System: Pyxis
• Electronic Health Record: Requires 1 year of EPIC experience.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Experience in orthopedics and bariatrics
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 12 months of start, including SS trace, alias searches, and county/state checks for all places lived/worked in the last 7 years.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG searches required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter.
  • Fingerprinting required if applicable based on residency/work history.
• Education Verification: Highest level of education must be verified; diplomas are not accepted as placeholders.
• Drug Testing: 5-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands.
  • Immunizations and titers: TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot within 90 days), Flu vaccine or approved exemption, Hepatitis B documentation, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required for high-risk areas if applicable.
  • Respirator Fit Test completed onsite during orientation.
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with specific background and quality requirements.
• Online Modules: Completion of approximately 12 hours of online orientation modules within 72 hours of assignment. Modules must be completed before starting onsite.
• Pass/Fail Testing: Medication and arrhythmia competency exams required prior to orientation with two attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation.

Training and Competency Requirements

• Annual completion of Core Parts I, II, and III training including universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, harassment, fire safety, OSHA blood-borne pathogens, and TJC National Patient Safety Goals.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required annually.
• Color Blindness Testing required for nurses assigned to Emergency Department and Pediatric ER.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for RNs.
• Floating Policy acknowledgment required annually.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for a floating assignment to other units within the health system as census demands.
• Candidates should be ready to complete all required testing and modules promptly to avoid delays in start date.
• Certification renewals and verifications must be current and valid at the time of assignment start.
• This position requires strong clinical skills in telemetry and medical-surgical nursing with experience in orthopedics and bariatrics preferred.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in South Carolina.