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

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units/sister facilities
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters may be needed for low titers
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; if positive, chest X-ray and annual questionnaire required
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations; documentation must be uploaded by deadline
• COVID-19: Vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use

Background & Compliance

• Background Check: Annual, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and national registries
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; NURSYS verification for RNs
• Radiation Badge: Not required for this position

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4-6 hours
• First Day Instructions: Provided after clearance; adherence required
• Badge Photo: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses; must be submitted by Wednesday before start
• Emergency Assignments: During hurricane season (June-November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams

Additional Notes

• Approval for block scheduling can be requested but is not guaranteed
• Facility may require submission of all Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of application
• Travelers must upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into the facility’s system as instructed

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel assignment in MS/Telemetry.