Medical-Surgical/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: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Days (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units/sister facilities
• First-time travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (MS/Tele)
• License: South Carolina RN license or Compact RN license must be active and in hand prior to start
• Certifications:

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

  • Telemetry competency required
  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
  • Color Blind Testing required prior to start
• Preferred:

  • Previous charge nurse experience
  • Community hospital experience

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November (peak in August-September)

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block schedule accommodation possible but not guaranteed
• Local radius: 60 miles
• Locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis

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, OFAC Sanctions List, State-specific Medicaid Excluded Providers
• Education Verification: Required (diploma/transcripts accepted as placeholder)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; must be active and unencumbered
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, business casual attire, no hats/sunglasses
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters accepted if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for patient-facing staff
• Radiation Badge: Not required for this position

Additional Notes

• Travelers must complete all required orientation modules prior to start; failure to complete may result in being sent home
• All certifications must be current and not expire within 30 days of assignment start
• Facility requires proof of 2 clinical references
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Travelers must upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into the facility’s system

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required for this position

This opportunity is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of MS/Telemetry experience who hold a valid SC or Compact RN license and are comfortable working day shifts with a 1:5-6 patient ratio in an acute care, Level III trauma hospital setting. Telemetry competency and ACLS certification are mandatory. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.