Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Greenville, South Carolina
Hillcrest Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

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

Shift Details

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Floating to other hospitals/units as needed (must be qualified and competent for floated units)

Patient Population

• Orthopedics
• Bariatrics
• Telemetry unit patients

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Registered Nurse specialty (MS/Tele)
• At least 2 years experience specifically in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry field
• First-time travelers will be reviewed but preference for experienced travelers

Required Certifications & Licenses

• South Carolina RN License
• ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross, RQI acceptable)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., TNCC, ENPC, PALS, NRP, EFM) — check unit specifics

Required Skills & Systems Experience

• Medication system: Pyxis
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC electronic health record experience

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check (7-year history, including aliases and all states/counties lived/worked in last 7 years)
• Drug screening within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working in high-risk areas)
  • Flu vaccine or approved exemption (seasonal requirement)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or declination
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity documentation
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Respirator fit test to be completed onsite during orientation
• Photo for badge (passport style, specific background and quality requirements)

Orientation & Training

• Completion of online modules within 72 hours of assignment (approximately 12 hours)
• Pass/fail testing on medication and arrhythmia knowledge required prior to start
• Annual competency exams and core training (Parts I, II, III) required
• Floating policy acknowledgment required annually

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units is mandatory as per policy, but only to units where the nurse is qualified
• Candidates must carry a valid driver’s license for computer access setup and while on duty
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start
• Some certifications and trainings may have associated costs borne by the candidate

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system