Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Orangeburg, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry

Location

• Orangeburg, South Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele) Registered Nurse
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float within scope to similar units or sister facilities as needed

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Electronic Health Record System: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association

Orientation and Training

• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 4-6 hours)
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Must complete facility’s First Day Instructions and OurDay modules before orientation; failure to complete will result in being sent home

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or documented history with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31)
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for patient-facing staff

Background and Verification

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN trace, national and state criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations

Additional Requirements

• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Badge photo must be submitted by Wednesday end of day prior to start
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; guaranteed hours are not absolute
• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
• Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November)

Notes

• Approval for block scheduling can be requested but is not guaranteed
• Floating between units is expected within scope of practice
• Radiation badge required only if assigned to specific departments (not applicable for this role)
• IV certification not required for this RN role
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers accepted

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