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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry

Location

• City: Orangeburg, South Carolina

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including between like units or sister facilities
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No cost

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Additional Requirements

• Local radius: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams required; pediatric OR competency preferred if applicable
• 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
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator medical clearance annually required for patient-facing roles
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); documentation must be uploaded by December 5 deadline
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (within 10 years)
• Background checks including 7-year history, criminal, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions required
• Education verification and diploma/transcript preferred
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to start
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start

Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August and September) if this is a concern.
• Facility allows approval requests for block scheduling but does not guarantee accommodation.
• Radiation badge not required for this position.
• Must upload all required documentation and certifications with expiration dates beyond 30 days from start.
• Facility uses Epic for charting and requires adherence to their specific policies and procedures.

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