Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lancaster, SC
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lancaster, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Shift: Nights (7 PM - 7 AM), Manager accepts either 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts
• Patient Ratios: 1:6 to 1:7
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities
• Facility Type: Short term acute care hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 97
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No cost

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years (must have Med/Surg experience)
• Travel Experience: Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Licenses: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be in hand prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Preferred Experience: Telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Call Out Policy: After 2 call outs without documented medical reason, contract may be canceled
• Block Schedule: Approval can be requested but not guaranteed
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, but at a reduced rate

Required Training & Compliance

• Must complete all assigned modules prior to start date (estimated 2 hours for this location)
• Attendance at staff meetings is required
• COVID vaccination records preferred but not required; declination form must be completed if not vaccinated
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
• Must upload vaccination and flu documentation into facility system prior to start

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Annual background check including 7 years of residence/employment history
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if needed
• Primary source verification of SC RN license required
• NURSYS verification required
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers required or acceptable declinations for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella, Mumps, Rubella, Rubeola (Measles)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest x-ray if positive history
• Annual TB questionnaire required

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Signed agreements and acknowledgments prior to start including:

  • Assignment Acknowledgment
  • Code of Conduct
  • Employee Confidentiality Agreement
  • HR Policy Manual review
  • Systems User Agreement
  • Job Description acknowledgment
  • Orientation Acknowledgement
  • Safety Codes review and signature
  • Parking Permit Request
  • Dress Code review and signature
• Modules and orientation must be completed on a computer (not mobile)
• Radiation badge required only for OR RNs (not applicable for this position)

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extension contracts during peak months (Aug-Sept) if this is a concern.
• Facility uses Epic for charting and provides free parking.
• Travelers must be prepared to float within scope to meet facility needs.

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with Med/Surg and telemetry skills who hold the appropriate South Carolina licensure and certifications, and who are comfortable working night shifts with a 1:6-7 patient ratio in a short-term acute care setting.