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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS Tele RN Nights)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• 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

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years in MS/Telemetry, including telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• License: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required for adult critical care and MS/Tele units
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Preferred Experience: Community hospital experience

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 286
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No cost
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Scheduling & Hours

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block schedule accommodation possible with prior approval
• Local candidates accepted

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years, including SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required, diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; must be active, unencumbered, and no pending actions
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titers or vaccination series required; boosters accepted if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for patient-facing staff
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams required, with pediatric OR competency preferred if applicable

Additional Notes

• Travelers must complete orientation modules prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Facility-specific documents and first day instructions will be provided after clearance
• Radiation badge required only for specific departments (not applicable for this role)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a supportive acute care environment with a focus on telemetry nursing. Candidates must meet licensure, certification, and health compliance requirements prior to start.