Telemetry RN
Anderson, South Carolina
AnMed Medical Center

Registered Nurse, Telemetry (5 South)

Location: Anderson, South Carolina Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Unit: 5 South (Telemetry) Auto Offer

Schedule and Staffing

• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (18:45 to 7:15)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Block schedule: Not accommodated
• Float: Yes. Will be required to float to other MS units as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• At least 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, completed within the last year
• BLS issued by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or United States Department of Defense

Candidate Eligibility

• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Background and Eligibility

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually. Must cover all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years. Background hits are reviewed case by case. An instant state search is acceptable while the full check is pending.
• International background check required if the candidate lived outside the U.S. within the last 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, and updated at each renewal or extension.
• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during all hours of service.

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within the past year. Physician statement must confirm good physical health.
• TB screening: either two PPDs (one within a year of start, one within 3 months), or a QuantiFERON Gold or T-SPOT within 3 months. A past positive TB test requires a chest X-ray within 5 years.
• Measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, and varicella: titer or 2 vaccines. A low or equivocal titer requires one booster.
• Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination.
• 9-panel drug screen (instant acceptable) within 90 days of start. Not required annually.
• Annual N95 fit test required. Facility uses Halyard N95 (small or regular) or 3M N95 1860S or 1860R. PAPR is available onsite. Fit testing can be done onsite as a last resort.
• Flu vaccine or facility exemption required during flu season (10/31 to 04/01). Medical exemptions require supporting documentation from a healthcare provider. Candidates not in compliance by the 10/31 deadline (4 p.m.) will be removed from the schedule. Vaccines are available onsite.

Experience and References

• 2 clinical references (hospital evaluation also accepted)
• Performance evaluation on file if the candidate has worked at the facility for over 1 year (2 professional references within 1 year of start accepted in lieu)
• Completed employment application or resume

Facility Requirements

• Online orientation with acknowledgment. Candidates must receive a confirmation email before clearance to start.
• Facility COVID policy review before start
• Stroke education and acknowledgment, for candidates working at the facility one year or longer
• Competency modules (Core Parts I to III), for candidates who have worked at the facility one year or longer
• Badge photo (.jpg head shot) required before start. No visible nose piercings permitted.