Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele RN)

Location: Orangeburg, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Days, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratios: 1:6-7
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to like units or sister facilities
• First-time travelers: Accepted

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• License: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be in hand prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Special Requirements:

  • Telemetry competency required
  • Previous charge nurse experience preferred
  • Community hospital experience preferred

Facility Information

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

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block Schedule: Approval can be requested but not guaranteed
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November (peak in August-September)

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
• Education Verification: Required (diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; must be active and unencumbered
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if positive history
  • Immunizations: Tdap (within 10 years or declination), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titers or vaccines with boosters if needed), Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
  • Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology and general competency exams required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Certifications Notes

• BLS: AHA certification required, must be valid beyond 30 days of start
• ACLS: AHA certification required, valid beyond 30 days of start
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ER and preferred for MS/Tele units
• Other Certifications: PALS, TNCC, NRP, EFM as applicable based on unit (not required for this position)

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4-6 hours for this location
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo required before start
• Facility Specific Documents: Job description acknowledgment required prior to start
• Fit Mask: Fit testing done onsite during orientation; facial hair must be trimmed/shaved prior

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Floating between units is expected within the scope of practice.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with approval but is not guaranteed.

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in medical-surgical or telemetry nursing, who hold a valid SC or Compact RN license, and possess required certifications. The role involves day shifts with every other weekend work and no on-call duties. Telemetry competency and prior charge nurse experience are preferred.