LTAC Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (LTAC MS/Tele RN - Nights)

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

Job Summary

• Position: LTAC MS/Tele RN (Nights)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Floating: Yes, within scope to lower level of care based on critical staffing needs
• Block Scheduling: Not available
• Local Radius Rule: 75 miles (locals not accepted)
• On-call: Yes (including holiday coverage)
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience preferred; candidates with 1+ year will be reviewed
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or AHA RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or AHA RQI acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification (preferred, per unit descriptions)
• Pass/Fail Testing on first day:

  • Cardiac Arrhythmia Test
  • Medication Dosage Calculation Test
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State RN License (Primary Source Verification required)
• NURSYS Verification (required for all RNs)

Testing & Competencies

• Must pass arrhythmia and medication tests on the first day (two attempts allowed)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required within 1 year and updated annually
• Attendance policy: Missing more than two shifts per 13-week contract without reasonable explanation may lead to contract review/cancellation

Licensure

• South Carolina RN license required (pending license accepted if obtained before start)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 3 months of start (Qgold, Tspot preferred)
• Immunizations or exemptions required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccination or declination required for flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination (Dose 1 and 2) required or declination form
• Drug Testing within 60 days of start (10 panel + Oxycodone + Marijuana)
• Respirator Safety Clearance within 1 year if respirator use is required

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification required (RN: associates, bachelors, masters, or doctorate)
• Employment application required
• References: 2 references within 1 year of start (Qualivis requirement)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals

Additional Information

• Must be able to pass fit test (shaving may be required)
• On-call shifts: 2 on-call or 2 additional shifts per 6 weeks required
• Guaranteed hours based on signed contract
• Facility attendance policy strictly enforced

This position is ideal for RNs with LTAC or Med-Surg/Telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with night shift availability.