Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Simpsonville, South Carolina
Hillcrest Memorial Hospital

Overview

• Location: Simpsonville, South Carolina
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 to 19:30), 36 hours per week

Experience

• Required: 3 years of experience within the specialty for first-time travelers
• Patient experience: Orthopedics and bariatric patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• NIHSS certification
• Orthopedics experience
• Bariatric experience
• Experience with Epic

Float Scope

• May float to other like units or to nearby hospitals.

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check completed within 12 months of start, including a sex offender search and an OFAC sanctions search. EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG clearances are required within 30 days of start and must be rerun every 30 days. Misdemeanors and above must be submitted for approval.
• Drug screen: 5-panel drug test within 12 months, updated annually. A positive marijuana result is an automatic cancellation. One retest is allowed for a dilute result.
• Physical: Physician statement within 1 year of start, attesting to ability to perform the job's physical demands. Labs must be completed within 72 hours of signing.
• TB: Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-spot) within 90 days of start. A TB questionnaire is required annually.
• Immunizations: Rubeola (measles), mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B documentation, either proof of immunity or completed vaccine series, with a declination if non-immune to hepatitis B. Flu vaccine documentation or an approved exemption is required.
• Education and employment: Highest level of education verified. Work history covering the last 7 years is required.
• Driver's license or state ID: Required immediately upon signing for computer access. Must be carried while on duty.
• Badge photo: Required, sent the Tuesday before start, following the facility's photo guidelines.
• Online modules and testing: Approximately 12 hours of online modules, completed within 72 hours of assignment. Pre-assignment testing includes a medication/pharmacology exam. Testing must be completed before the facility will clear the nurse to start.
• Annual training: Core Part I, II, and III, each requiring a score of at least 80%.