Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Easley, South Carolina
Baptist Easley

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Overview

• Location: Easley, South Carolina
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Unit: MS/Tele
• Systems: Documentation in EPIC; medication management in Omnicell

Schedule

• Shift: Nights, 3x12 or 4x12 (19:00 to 07:30), 12 hours per day, 48 hours per week
• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend, may vary based on unit need
• Floating: Required to other units or facilities when needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, completed within the last year
• Experience with Epic
• 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 certification

Experience Notes

• The unit will review first-time travelers based on their experience.

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check completed within 12 months of start; OFAC, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG searches within 30 days of start; highest level of education verified
• Licensing: Primary source license verification within 30 days of start
• Health: Physical exam within 1 year of start; negative TB test within 90 days of start (or chest X-ray if positive); TB questionnaire annually; measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B documentation or titers; 5-panel drug screen within 12 months (a positive marijuana result is an automatic cancel); flu vaccine documentation or exemption by the posted deadlines; labs due within 72 hours of signing
• Competencies: Annual competency exam; annual core training with at least 80% passing score; medication and arrhythmia pass/fail tests (84% passing score, two attempts; the source notes arrhythmia exam is not required for Med Surg)
• Onboarding: Online modules (about 12 hours) completed within 72 hours of assignment, required before clearance to start; 16 hours of onsite orientation; respirator fit test onsite; badge photo sent the Tuesday before start; driver's license required at signing and photo ID carried on duty; contractor acknowledgment within 24 hours of contract signing; floating policy signed annually
• Optional courses: Courses such as NRP, TNCC, and ENPC are available at the candidate's cost and are required only when the unit description specifies them