Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at an acute care hospital, requiring 2 years of MS/Tele experience and the ability to work every other weekend.

Details

• 13-week contract at an acute care hospital (286 staffed beds)
• MS/Tele unit — a newly developed unit currently operating with 10 beds
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45a–7:15p
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Every other weekend is required — non-negotiable
• Bedside monitoring with telemetry, BP, and pulse ox capability
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• Charting via Epic
• No cost for parking

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or Compact RN license must be in hand prior to start (candidates with a pending SC license may still be considered)
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of MS/Tele experience required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias required
• Driver's license and SSN required for consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Community hospital experience preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous permanent or PRN staff at any MUSC location must have been separated from the system for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• Candidates living within 60 miles of the facility are considered local; non-local candidates are prioritized
• Local candidates are accepted but will be considered at a reduced rate
• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration and are subject to facility approval
• Unit operates with a 24/7 house supervisor; no off-shift management on-site, but leadership is reachable by phone
• Charge responsibility is shared between the stepdown and 3 West units
• Orientation modules are completed pre-start
• Travelers should be aware that during hurricane season (June–November), all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams; peak activity months are August and September
• Royal blue scrubs required