Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele travel position in South Carolina. Active SC or Compact RN license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS required, and at least 2 years of Med/Surg and telemetry experience are essential.

The role involves 1:6 to 1:7 nurse-to-patient ratios on day shifts (7a–7p) with options for 3x12 or 4x12 schedules. You may be required to work every other weekend and to float to similar units as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold active SC RN license or Compact license
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years RN experience, Med/Surg and telemetry
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Must reside within 60-mile radius; local candidates preferred

Responsibilities

• Work in the MS/Telemetry unit of a short-term acute care hospital
• Patient ratios 1:6 to 1:7
• Day shift 7a-7p; 3x12 or 4x12 schedules considered
• Every other weekend required; no on-call
• Floating within scope to like units or sister facilities
• Use Epic for charting; attend staff meetings and complete training modules before start

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Travel nursing experience

ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certs

Communication skills

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring prior travel experience and an active SC or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or Compact license must be in hand prior to start
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications only)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Med/Surg experience required
• Telemetry experience, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Social Security number required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in the MS/Tele unit of a short-term acute care hospital with 97 staffed beds
• Patient ratios of 1:6-1:7
• Day shift schedule (7a-7p), with manager accepting 3x12 or 4x12 schedules
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope to like units or sister facilities
• Uses Epic for charting
• A virtual interview is required for all candidates
• Provide nursing care to Med/Surg and telemetry patients
• Must complete all assigned training modules prior to start date, with access typically available the Wednesday before start
• Attendance at staff meetings is required
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Must reside within a 60-mile radius, with non-local candidates prioritized
• Local candidates will be considered at a reduced rate
• Previous permanent or PRN staff must be separated from the health system for 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Block scheduling may be requested prior to assignment but is not guaranteed
• During hurricane season (June-November), employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-784511

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