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 Registered Nurse
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Required to float within scope to similar 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
• Medical-Surgical / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Experience

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Prior travel experience is NOT required

Schedule & Hours

• 36 hours per week (3 shifts x 12 hours)
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed

Additional Requirements & Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams required (including for OR if applicable)
• COVID vaccination is highly preferred; if declined, a vaccination declination form must be completed
• Flu vaccine required during flu season or approved medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for patient-facing staff
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam required, updated annually
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tdap required
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation modules (approx. 4-6 hours) must be completed prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Facility-specific first day instructions will be provided after clearance
• Badge photo required prior to start (passport-style, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses)
• Radiation badge required if assigned to certain units (e.g., Cath Lab, OR, Radiology); process may take 5-7 days
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis

Important Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extension contracts during peak months (August–September) if this is a concern
• Facility allows floating between like units to meet staffing needs
• Local radius: 60 miles

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.