Registered Nurse Med/Surg Telemetry
Lancaster, South Carolina
Lancaster Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry)
• Shift: Days (7 AM - 7 PM), Manager accepts either 3x12 or 4x12 shifts
• Patient Ratios: 1:6 to 1:7
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, may float within scope to similar units including Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as needed
• PCU Experience: Strongly preferred to support unit flexibility

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience, with at least 2 years of Med/Surg/Telemetry RN experience
• Med/Surg experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of all assigned orientation and compliance modules prior to start date
• Attendance at staff meetings is mandatory
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Call-out policy: After 2 call-outs without documented medical reason, contract may be canceled
• Local candidates within 60 miles considered

Facility & Work Environment

• Short-term acute care hospital
• 97 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9) and valid driver’s license/state ID
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender registry, and employment history for past 7 years
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as applicable
• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series (or declination)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Clinical references (2) and employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually

Orientation & Onboarding

• Modules and orientation materials provided prior to start; must be completed before orientation
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, frontal view)
• Various facility-specific acknowledgments and agreements must be signed prior to start

Notes

• Radiation badge required only for OR RNs and CSTs (not applicable for this role)
• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs with prior travel experience who are flexible and able to float to related units as needed.