Orthopedic Spine Telemetry RN
Columbia, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Spine Unit

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

Unit Description

• Orthopedic Spine Unit: 26-bed, telemetry-capable unit
• Specialized care for post-operative spinal surgery patients (laminectomies, spinal fusions, discectomies)
• Focus on pain management, physical therapy, and mobility support
• Patient ratio up to 1:6, normally 1:5
• Must have strong cardiac experience
• Unit occasionally manages ER overflow patients for Observation and MS/Telemetry

Floating Policy

• Agency staff must float to other Prisma Health units/campuses as needed due to census
• Floating only to units where staff are qualified and competent
• Floating policy must be signed and is renewed annually

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or ARC only, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA, RQI, or ARC only, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for pediatric units and ER, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for NICU, Pediatrics, and some RRT roles, AHA only, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for ER/ED and Pediatric ER travelers, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): AWHONN required as applicable
• Tech Certification (National): Must be current and valid within 30 days of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: HIPAA and OSHA/TJC training, valid and not expiring within 90 days of start
• STABLE: Required for L&D and NICU RN travelers, valid during assignment
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course): Required for ER and Pediatric ER, valid and not expiring during assignment
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health RNs, valid for entire assignment
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required annually for ICU, Neuro ICU, CVICU, SICU, MICU, MS/Tele, Telemetry, Stepdown, ER, Pediatric ER, PCU, PACU, Observation Unit, LTACH, IR, and Endoscopy
• State License: Primary source verification required, no pending actions, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification: Must show all licenses and authorization to work in South Carolina, valid within 30 days of start
• IV Certification: Required for LVN/LPN candidates, does not expire
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for RNs in specified units, must pass with 84% or higher, two attempts allowed
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start

Required Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check within 12 months of start, including SS trace, aliases, state/county searches, FACIS III, sex offender, international if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
• Fingerprinting required for certain roles and states (e.g., WV)
• Education verification required for highest level of education
• OFAC Sanctions List Search required for all new/pre candidates
• Compliance with Prisma Health’s policies and documentation requirements

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Respirator Fit Test completed onsite during orientation (N95 masks commonly used)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required for high-risk areas, current within 10 years
• Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, QF Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, updated annually (5-panel minimum)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required by deadlines (not required for 100% remote workers)
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required

Orientation & Testing

• Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
• Pre-assignment testing (medication and EKG) must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login info
• Candidates have two attempts to pass required tests; failure results in cancellation
• EKG practice test and study guide provided (except for Behavioral Health, LTC, MS, OR, Transitional Care)

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required with specific guidelines (passport style, plain background, no hats or sunglasses)
• Must comply with Prisma Health’s floating policy and other facility-specific policies
• Documentation must be verifiable and meet Prisma Health standards for acceptance

This position requires a highly qualified Registered Nurse with strong cardiac experience, capable of working in a specialized orthopedic spine telemetry unit with flexibility to float to other units as needed. Compliance with extensive certification, background, health, and testing requirements is mandatory.