Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Mary Black Health System - Spartanburg

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele Resource Pool

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Start Date: February
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years preferred; candidates with 1+ year will be reviewed
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• On-Call Requirement: Yes; must complete either 2 on-call shifts or 2 additional shifts every 6 weeks
• Floating: Yes; float within scope to meet facility needs, including other units within the campus
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must be outside a 75-mile radius)
• Pending License: Accepted if obtained prior to start
• Attendance Policy: Missing more than two shifts per 13-week contract without reasonable explanation may result in contract cancellation

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA required, RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for MS/Tele
• NIH Stroke Certification - Required for MS/Tele
• Pass/Fail Testing:

  • Cardiac Arrhythmia Test and Medication Dosage Calculation Test on first day of orientation (two attempts allowed)
  • Must pass on first day; shaving may be required for fit testing
• State License Verification: Primary source verification required
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for RNs

Preferred Certifications (Not always required)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• STABLE (Specialized training for NICU nurses)

Testing and Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Competency Exam: Required within 1 year of start and updated annually

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• South Carolina statewide search required regardless of residence
• Education verification required for highest level of education (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate)
• Third-party education verification required for all candidates
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Drug Testing: 10-panel + Oxycodone + Marijuana within 60 days of start (not required annually)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 3 months of start (specific guidelines for positive TB history)
• Vaccinations or approved exemptions required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or declination)
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination (Dose 1 and 2) required or declination form

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass arrhythmia and medication tests on the first day of orientation
• Photo for badge required (neck up, plain background)
• Facility-specific documents and compliance checklists required
• References: 2 references within 3 years of start required (Qualivis requirement)
• Employment application required
• Skills checklist must be updated annually

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Notes

• This position is part of a Resource Float Pool; flexibility to float to other units within the campus is expected
• Candidates must include all requested time off (RTO) on initial submission; late requests will not be considered
• Candidates may be subject to an attendance policy with potential contract review for excessive missed shifts

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this travel Registered Nurse position in MS/Telemetry.