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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry

Location

• Orangeburg, South Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele) Registered Nurse
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units or sister facilities as needed

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
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Experience Notes

• First-time travel nurses are accepted
• Prior travel experience is not required

Scheduling and Hours

• Guaranteed hours with allowance for 1 shift off every 2 weeks by facility
• Block schedule accommodation possible with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis

Health and Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam 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
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption (flu season August 1 – March 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)

Background and Verification

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Employment verification of last 3 clinical employers
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Primary source license verification (NURSYS) required
• OFAC and state-specific exclusion checks required

Documentation and Onboarding

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 4-6 hours)
• Facility-specific job description acknowledgment required prior to start
• Driver’s license and Social Security card copies required
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness test required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Floating between similar units or sister facilities is expected
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation; avoid confirming new assignments during peak months (August-September) if this is a concern

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel RN position in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry at an acute care hospital in South Carolina.