LTAC Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care

Registered Nurse – LTAC MS/Telemetry (Night Shift)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Start Date: ASAP
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to lower level of care based on critical staffing needs
• Block scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local candidates: Not accepted (must be outside 75-mile radius)
• On-call: Required (2 on-call shifts OR 2 additional shifts every 6 weeks) including holiday coverage
• Weekend shifts: As needed
• Attendance policy: Missing more than two shifts per 13-week contract without reasonable explanation may lead to contract review/cancellation
• Must pass arrhythmia and medication tests on first day of orientation
• Fit test may require shaving; failure to pass fit test results in non-compliance

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience in Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) settings
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually, confirming ability to meet physical demands
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start; annual updates required
• Immunizations or proof of immunity (2 vaccines, positive titer, or approved exemption) for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B: Proof of vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
• COVID-19: Two doses required or declination form
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31); mask required if declining
• Drug screening within 90 days of start (10 panel including Oxycodone and Marijuana)
• Respirator medical clearance within 1 year if respirator use is required

Background and Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Education verification: Associates degree or higher required for RNs
• Social Security card required if used for I9 verification
• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• Employment application required
• Two professional references within 1 year of start preferred

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete facility-specific documentation and compliance checklists prior to start
• Photo for badge required (headshot on plain background)
• Facility-specific TB risk assessment and symptom evaluation form required annually
• Candidates will be allowed to test out of Epic system during orientation
• Moderate sedation test may be required depending on unit assignment

This position is suitable for first-time travel nurses and offers a structured night shift schedule with defined patient ratios and clear compliance expectations.