Med Surg Telemetry RN
Seneca, South Carolina
Oconee Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse: Cardiac Tele

Location: Seneca, South Carolina Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 07:30), 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, may vary based on need

Unit and Patient Population

• Unit: Cardiac Tele
• Float: Floating to other like units or facilities is required.
• Adult patient diagnoses: Chest pain/acute coronary syndrome, cardiac arrhythmias, diabetes, syncope, permanent pacemaker insertion, CVA/TIA/stroke work-up, pneumonia, heart failure, COPD, sepsis, and GI bleeding.
• Surgical patients: General surgery, otolaryngology, gynecology, orthopedics, cardiology, and urology.

Procedures and Systems

• Procedures: Cardiac/telemetry monitoring, pulse oximetry, TEE, negative pressure isolation (AFB), thoracentesis/paracentesis, dialysis, and Level 3 administration of continuous IV infusions and IV push medications for inpatient care per facility policy.
• Systems: Pyxis & Omnicell (medication), EPIC (documentation)

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg/Telemetry experience, completed within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or RQI; cannot expire within 30 days of start
• BLS issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or RQI; cannot expire within 30 days of start
• NIHSS certification from any vendor; annual unless the certificate states a 2-year expiration; cannot expire within 30 days of start
• Experience with Epic

Onboarding Requirements

• Health: Physician physical statement within 1 year of start; negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-spot) within 90 days of start; 5-panel drug screen within 12 months; flu vaccine documentation or approved exemption; proof of rubeola, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity (titer, vaccines, or declination). Labs due within 72 hours of signing.
• Background: 7-year background check within 12 months of start; OFAC, SAM, and OIG searches within 30 days of start; highest level of education verified (diplomas not accepted); E-Verify or attestation.
• Testing: Pre-assignment medication test and EKG/arrhythmia practice test (84% passing, two attempts, completed before orientation); annual core competency training (Parts I–III, 80% passing).
• Online modules: About 12 hours, completed within 72 hours of assignment. Required before the facility will clear the nurse to start.
• Other: Driver's license or state ID required at signing (must be carried on duty); badge photo sent the Tuesday before start; signed contractor acknowledgment within 24 hours of contract signing; signed floating policy.