RN Med Surg Telemetry
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties

Registered Nurse - MS Telemetry Nights

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

Position Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (non-negotiable)
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Unit: New unit, building from ground up with bedside monitors capable of telemetry, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry
• Current Beds Open: 10 beds
• Staffing: 2 RNs and 1 tech per shift
• Leadership: No off-shift management scheduled, but leadership available by phone; 24/7 house supervisor coverage

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks: Must include 7 years of work/living history, SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, and other standard screenings
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts preferred as placeholder if verification pending
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Immunizations and titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if positive history
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency exam and color blindness test required prior to start
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, business casual attire, frontal view only

Work Environment & Notes

• Acute care hospital setting with 286 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation; travelers should consider this before accepting assignments during this period
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local candidates accepted

Summary

This is a travel RN position for a telemetry night shift in a newly established unit requiring strong telemetry skills and at least 2 years of RN experience. The role demands flexibility with floating and weekend work every other weekend. Candidates must hold a valid South Carolina RN license or compact license and have current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications. The facility emphasizes thorough background checks, health screenings, and competency validations prior to start. Flu vaccination is mandatory during flu season, and COVID vaccination is highly preferred.