Med Surg / Telemetry RN - Nights
Clinton, South Carolina
Laurens County Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse: Cardiac Tele (Telemetry), Nights

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

Schedule

• Shift: Nights, 3x12 or 4x12 hours, 19:00 to 07:30
• Hours: 12 per day, 48 per week
• Weekends: Every other weekend, subject to change based on need
• Float: Required to similar units or to other facilities, depending on need

Unit and Patient Population

• Unit: Cardiac Tele (Cardiac Telemetry)
• Patients: Inpatient adults with actual or potential life-threatening multisystem or cardiac conditions. Common diagnoses include sepsis, MI, unstable angina, and coronary artery disease. Patients may receive IV antiarrhythmic therapy, vasoactive infusions, and anticoagulation.
• Procedures and unit details: Vasoactive drug administration, antiarrhythmic drug therapy, thrombolytic therapy, defibrillation/cardioversion, thoracentesis, cardiac telemetry monitoring, EKG, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (1 year), obtained within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification
• Experience with Epic

Conditional Certifications

Confirm with the unit whether these apply: PALS, NRP, STABLE, ENPC, TNCC, MAB or CPI (only one of the two), EFM, and Baby Friendly lactation certification (Women's RN candidates).

Pre-Start Requirements

• Licensure and credentials: Primary source verification of license, Nursys verification showing all licenses (must include a South Carolina or compact license), highest level of education verification, and E-Verify or attestation
• Background and screening: 7-year background check within 12 months of start, EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start (repeated every 30 days), OFAC search, and a drug screen within 12 months. A 5-panel test is required, and a positive marijuana result is an automatic cancel. A dilute test allows one retest.
• Health: Physical with physician statement within 1 year of start, labs completed within 72 hours of signing, TB screening (QuantiFERON, T-spot, or 2-step PPD within 90 days of start) with an annual TB questionnaire, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella titers or 2 vaccines, Hepatitis B documentation or declination, Tdap (required for high-risk areas, not this unit), and a flu vaccine or exemption on file by the facility deadline
• Documents and forms: Driver's license or state ID, required immediately upon signing for computer access and carried on duty. Badge photo sent the Tuesday before start. Contractor acknowledgment within 24 hours of signing the contract. Floating policy signed annually.

Orientation and Testing

• Pass/fail testing: Medication and arrhythmia exams, passing score 84%, two attempts, must be completed within 48 hours of loading. Testing is required before orientation.
• Online modules: About 12 hours, to be completed within 72 hours of assignment. Facility will not clear the nurse to start until complete.
• Annual competency: Competency exam and Core Parts I–III, each with a minimum passing score of 80%, updated annually
• Respirator fit test: Completed onsite during orientation
• Testing requirements not applicable to this role: Color blindness testing applies only to ED, Pediatric ER, and lab roles.