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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS Telemetry Nights

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• First-time travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in interpretation of dysrhythmias
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Additional Requirements

• Must complete all required background checks and verifications including:

  • 7-year background check with multiple searches (SSN trace, sex offender registry, national criminal, etc.)
  • Education verification (diploma/transcripts)
  • State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification
• Required health documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Immunizations and titers (Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B) or documented exemptions
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Competency exams and color blindness testing as applicable
• Facility-specific onboarding modules and photo for badge required prior to start
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for patient-facing roles

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital setting with approximately 286 staffed beds
• Electronic charting system: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Hurricane season awareness: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams from June through November

Scheduling & Other Notes

• Block scheduling accommodations may be requested but are not guaranteed
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local candidates accepted

Summary

This is a night shift travel RN position in Medical-Surgical Telemetry requiring at least 2 years of relevant experience and current South Carolina RN licensure. The role involves telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and floating within the unit as needed. Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale are mandatory. The position offers a 13-week contract in an acute care hospital environment with a 1:5 patient ratio and every other weekend work.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.