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MS/Tele RN - Lancaster, South Carolina

Location: Lancaster, SC Facility type: Short-term acute care hospital, 97 staffed beds Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Charting system: Epic (software familiarity, not a credential) Scrub color: Royal Blue Parking: No cost

Schedule and Workload

Shift: Day, 4x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (48 hours per week)
Manager will accept 3x12s or 4x12s.
Ratios: 1:6 to 1:7
Weekends: Every other weekend
On-call: Does not require on-call.
Float: Will float within scope to meet facility needs, including between like units and sister facilities.
Block schedule: Approval can be requested before assignment but is not guaranteed.
Guaranteed hours: The facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
Call-out policy: After 2 call-outs (per contract) without a documented medical reason, the contract will be considered for cancellation.
RTO: All RTO must be included at time of submission. Approval is based on facility needs.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in South Carolina
Med Surg / Telemetry experience: 2 years
Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment (first-time travelers not accepted)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or RQI, updated annually and not expiring within 30 days of start
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, updated annually and not expiring within 30 days of start
NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification, updated annually and not expiring within 30 days of start
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

Telemetry experience
Interpretation of dysrhythmias
Management of dysrhythmias

Hiring Process

Virtual interview required for all candidates. The Nursing Director will contact the candidate within 24 to 48 hours of receiving the worker's profile to schedule it.
Local candidates are accepted (within a 60-mile radius).

Onboarding and Compliance

Orientation modules: Must be completed before start, on a laptop or computer (not a phone). Access is expected by the Wednesday before the start date. Candidates who have not completed them by orientation will be sent home. Expect about 2 hours.
Attendance: Staff meetings are required.
Background: Annual background check covering the past 7 years. EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks are required within 30 days of start and updated with each renewal or extension.
Health: Physical exam attesting to ability to meet the job's physical demands. TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold, or 2-step PPD) within 90 days of start, plus an annual TB questionnaire. 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, with no instant tests.
Immunizations: Tdap within 10 years, or a declination. Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella titers or 2 vaccines (low titers require 2 boosters). Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination. Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season, with a deadline of December 4, 2026. COVID vaccines are not required but are highly preferred.
Documents: Driver's license or state ID copy, Social Security card copy (or SSN if the card is unavailable), E-Verify attestation, 2 clinical references, employment application or resume, and verification of the last 3 clinical employers.
Other: Skills checklist for the applicable unit (updated annually), South Carolina state exclusion list, and a headshot photo for the badge.
Badge and facility forms: Multiple facility-specific acknowledgments, agreements, and forms must be reviewed or signed before start, including the job description, code of conduct, and parking permit request.

Policies and Notes

Hurricane season (June through November, peak in August and September): Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams. Travelers who do not want this should not confirm a new or extended assignment during the season.