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

Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse

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

Shift and Schedule

• Nights, 3x12 or 4x12 (19:00 to 07:30), 48 hours per week
• Weekend coverage every other weekend, may change based on need
• Float is required to like units or to other facilities depending on need

Patient Population and Procedures

• Patients: Inpatient adults with actual or potential life-threatening multisystem or cardiac conditions, including sepsis, MI, unstable angina, and coronary artery disease. May include cardiac patients receiving IV antiarrhythmic therapy, vasoactive infusions, and anticoagulation.
• Procedures and monitoring: 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
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience: 1 year, completed within the last year
• Experience working with cardiac patients
• Experience with Epic

Onboarding Requirements

• Background and compliance: 7-year background check completed within 12 months of start; OFAC, SAM/EPLS, and HHS/OIG clearances within 30 days of start; E-Verify or attestation; highest level of education verified
• Identification: Driver's license required immediately upon signing; ID must be carried on duty
• Drug screen: 5-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually. A positive marijuana result is an automatic cancel. One retest is allowed for a dilute result.
• Health: Physical exam with physician statement within 1 year of start, attesting to ability to meet physical demands (chiropractors not accepted); labs completed within 72 hours of signing; TB screening (QuantiFERON, T-spot, or 2-step PPD) within 90 days of start, plus annual TB questionnaire; measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella documentation (2 vaccines or positive titer); hepatitis B series, positive titer, or declination; flu vaccine or approved exemption by the season deadline; onsite respirator fit test during orientation
• Testing and training: Medication and arrhythmia (EKG) pass/fail exams with an 84% passing score and two attempts, completed before orientation; online modules (about 12 hours) completed within 72 hours of assignment, required before clearance; annual core training with an 80% passing exam
• Other: Passport-style badge photo sent the Tuesday before start; employment application covering a 7-year work history