Med Surg Telemetry RN
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
• Beds Open: 10 beds currently open
• Staffing: 2 RNs and 1 tech per shift
• Leadership: No off-shift management scheduled; leadership available by phone
• House Supervisor: 24/7 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, with experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Job Requirements & Expectations

• Must work every other weekend
• Floating within scope may be required
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Open to block scheduling with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Local candidates accepted

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 286
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Scrub color: Royal Blue

Important Notes

• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time. Avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August-September) if this is a concern.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation and completed form)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County, state, national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts preferred as placeholder if needed)
• NURSYS license verification (active, unencumbered)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Color blind testing prior to start
• Physical exam updated annually
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Annual TB test or chest X-ray (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days)
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccines)
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption during flu season (Aug-April)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to start
• Passport-style photo for badge required before start

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge may be required for certain roles but not applicable for this RN telemetry position
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers required

This position offers a challenging opportunity to work nights on a telemetry unit in a newly established environment with strong leadership support and a focus on patient care quality.