Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
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 like units or sister facilities as needed

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Electronic Health Record: Epic
• Parking: No cost

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
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS certification

First-Time Travelers

• Accepted

Schedule Flexibility

• Block schedule accommodation may be requested but is not guaranteed

Local Candidates

• Accepted on a case-by-case basis within a 60-mile radius

Special Requirements

• Must be competent in telemetry nursing
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred

Background and Compliance Requirements

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

  • SSN Trace
  • County, state, national, sex offender, and FACIS 3 checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated with contract renewals
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• OFAC sanctions list screening prior to start
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers search for subcontractors

Documentation and Onboarding

• I-9 form confirming work eligibility in the US
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Clear, passport-style badge photo (frontal view, shoulders up, solid light background, business casual attire)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approximately 4-6 hours)
• Signed agency job description prior to start
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Completed employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire completion
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series; boosters if low titer
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety virtual questionnaire)
• Color blindness testing prior to start

Additional Certifications (as applicable)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) for pediatric units
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) except for ER RNs
• IV Therapy certification for select LPNs if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification for ER units
• Radiation badge required for certain specialties (e.g., CVOR, Cath Lab, Radiology); process may take 5-7 days before starting patient care

Work History Verification

• Verification of last 3 clinical employers required; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted

Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation; avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August-September) if this is a concern

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Registered Nurse travel assignment in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry.