Med-Surg/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

• Unit: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
• 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
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

Facility Information

• 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
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Completed and accurate I-9 form with E-Verify attestation
• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including national and state criminal checks
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered SC RN license (NURSYS verification required)
• Proof of 2 clinical references
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Color blindness test prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Competency exam for assigned unit
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed before orientation
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form completed
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or documented positive with chest x-ray follow-up
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31) or medical/religious exemption; declinations not accepted
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

Special 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
• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced RNs with telemetry skills seeking a travel assignment in a Level III trauma acute care setting.