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

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (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 (Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to like units or sister facilities
• First-time travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Compact RN license must be active and in hand prior to start
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certification required
  • NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Competencies: Telemetry competency required
• Preferred: Previous charge nurse experience and community hospital experience

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November (peak in August-September)

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block schedule accommodation possible but not guaranteed
• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9, E-Verify)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year work/living history
  • National and state criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated every 30 days
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts)
• NURSYS license verification (active, unencumbered)
• References: 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Facility-specific documents including job description acknowledgment and orientation modules completion
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge (frontal, shoulders up, business casual attire)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
• TB testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; chest x-ray if prior positive
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Flu vaccination required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Fit mask testing onsite during orientation (shaving required if facial hair)

Additional Notes

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Radiation badge required only for specific units (not applicable for this MS/Tele RN role)
• Orientation modules must be completed prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Travelers must upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into the facility’s system

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing, who hold a valid SC or Compact RN license, and possess required certifications. Night shift availability and flexibility to float within similar units are essential.