Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to like units/sister facilities
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level III Trauma
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic

Required Qualifications

• License: South Carolina RN license or Compact RN license must be in hand prior to start
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certification required
  • NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Competencies: Telemetry competency required
• Additional Preferred:

  • Previous charge nurse experience
  • Community hospital experience

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts of 12 hours each
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block Schedule: Approval can be requested but not guaranteed
• Local Candidates: Accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November (peak in August-September)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
  • 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
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
  • Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, business casual attire

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Facility uses Epic for charting
• Facility parking is free
• Travelers must complete orientation modules prior to start (approx. 4-6 hours)
• Travelers must upload vaccination records and complete all required documentation before orientation
• Radiation badge required only for specific departments (not applicable for this RN role)

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse specializing in MS/Telemetry at an acute care Level III trauma hospital in South Carolina. The position requires night shifts with a 1:5-6 patient ratio, SC RN licensure, 2+ years of experience, and certifications including BLS and ACLS. Telemetry competency and prior charge experience are preferred. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.