Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Greenville, SC

Contract: 13 weeks | Shift: Nights, 3×12 (19:00–07:30) | Start: November 16, 2026

About the Unit

This Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with medical, surgical, and cardiac diagnoses requiring continuous telemetry monitoring. Each RN manages 4–5 patients per shift, supported by two CNAs and a unit secretary present on all shifts. The charge RN is pulled from outside of core staffing.

Clinical Scope & Skills Required

• Telemetry and remote cardiac monitoring; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Cardiac drip management (non-titration)
• Central line, PICC line, and peripheral IV care
• Heparin protocols and blood product administration
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization care
• Pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure patients
• PCA, feeding tube, and wound care/wound vac management
• Isolation precautions/PPE; rapid response and code team utilization

Schedule & Float

• Every-other-weekend coverage (may vary based on unit needs)
• Float to like units or nearby facilities is required based on census

Required Certifications & Licensure

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Active South Carolina RN license

Additional Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent Med-Surg Telemetry experience
• Electronic medical record experience: 1 year minimum required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• 72-hour orientation; pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of system access (up to 16 hours reimbursable)
• One pre-approved time off permitted per contract