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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS Tele RN Nights)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MS Tele)
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: May need to float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years in MS/Telemetry, telemetry interpretation, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Licenses: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Preferred Experience: Community hospital experience

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Scheduling & Hours

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block Scheduling: Approval can be requested but not guaranteed
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required (diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; must be active and unencumbered
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive history
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug-April)
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
  • Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology and general competency exams required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Additional Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 4-6 hours) prior to start
• Onsite Fit Testing: Respirator fit test done during orientation; facial hair must be shaved or trimmed
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to similar units or sister facilities

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Candidates must have all required licenses and certifications active and valid prior to start.
• Facility may accommodate block scheduling with prior approval but it is not guaranteed.
• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency assignments during hurricane season (June-November).

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of telemetry experience looking for a night shift travel opportunity in an acute care hospital setting.