Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• Med Surg experience
• Telemetry experience
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Scheduling & Hours

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block schedule accommodation requests require prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Local candidates accepted

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid SC RN license verification (primary source)
• NURSYS verification required
• Background checks including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts)
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• TB testing: T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Flu vaccination required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), with medical/religious exemptions accepted (no declinations)
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Color blindness testing prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Competency exam required
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Travelers should be aware of potential hurricane season emergency response assignments (June - November)
• Floating within scope is required to meet facility needs
• Facility allows locals to work at a reduced rate (not relevant for pay details here)

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with a reputable acute care hospital setting.