Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Seneca, South Carolina
Oconee Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – MS/Tele

Job Overview

• Location: Seneca, South Carolina
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 4x12 or 3x12, 19:00–07:30
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 48 hours per week
• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend, may vary based on need from the facility

Role Description

• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics on a general medical-surgical unit. Patients are elderly on average, with respiratory diseases, infections, dementia, and neurological issues.
• Unit environment: The unit has a healthy work environment, good teamwork, and a charge RN every shift to facilitate flow and oversee operations.
• Systems: Omnicell (medication), EPIC (documentation)
• Reason for opening: Staffing need for MS/Tele coverage.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience of at least 1 year, completed within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI)
• BLS issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI)
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Experience

• Requesting 2 years of experience in the field
• The unit will review first-time travelers based on experience

Float Scope

• Floating is required and may occur to other facilities based on need and census.
• Travelers must have the MS/Tele skill set to float to MS/Tele floors.

Pre-Start Requirements

Documents and Background

• Driver's license or state ID is required immediately upon signing, for computer access. Candidates must carry ID while on duty.
• 7-year background check completed within 12 months of start
• OFAC search, and EPLS/SAM and HHS/OIG searches (run within 30 days of start and every 30 days after)
• Highest level of education verified; diplomas are not accepted as placeholders
• Physician physical statement within 1 year of start, attesting to ability to meet the physical demands of the position; chiropractors are not accepted
• Badge photo due the Tuesday before start, with a white, cream, or light gray background, forward-facing, no hats or sunglasses

Health

• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-spot) within 90 days of start, or a chest X-ray if positive; annual TB questionnaire
• Tdap, rubeola, mumps, rubella, varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines), and Hepatitis B documentation
• 5-panel drug screen within 12 months and updated annually; a positive marijuana test is an automatic cancel
• Flu vaccine or approved exemption on file by the posted deadline
• Labs due within 72 hours of signing; latex allergies are acceptable

Testing and Training

• Online modules (about 12 hours) completed within 72 hours of assignment; clearance to start is not given until they are complete
• Medication and arrhythmia pass/fail tests: 84% passing score, two attempts, 48 hours to complete once loaded, no remediation
• Annual core training with an 80% passing score on the exam
• Annual competency exam with full score breakdown
• Fit test completed onsite during orientation

Ongoing Agreements

• Floating policy signed annually
• Contractor acknowledgment signed within 24 hours of signing the contract, renewed annually