MS/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry

Location

• City: Orangeburg, South Carolina

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including between like units or sister facilities
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No cost

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Additional Requirements

• Local radius: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams required; pediatric OR competency preferred if applicable
• Physical exam updated annually attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator medical clearance annually required for patient-facing roles
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); documentation must be uploaded by December 5 deadline
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (within 10 years)
• Background checks including 7-year history, criminal, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions required
• Education verification and diploma/transcript preferred
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to start
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start

Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August and September) if this is a concern.
• Facility allows approval requests for block scheduling but does not guarantee accommodation.
• Radiation badge not required for this position.
• Must upload all required documentation and certifications with expiration dates beyond 30 days from start.
• Facility uses Epic for charting and requires adherence to their specific policies and procedures.

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