Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Columbia, SC
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Cardiac Care
• Location: Columbia, South Carolina
• Facility: Prisma Health Richland Hospital
• Hospital System: Prisma Health Palmetto Health
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• The position involves working in the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) with a focus on Adult Cardiac Care.
• Candidates must have strong cardiac experience and may be required to float to the Emergency Room (ER) as needed.

Floating Policy

• Agency staff are required to float to other Prisma Health units and/or campuses as requested due to census concerns. Staff will only float to units they are qualified for.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Must be AHA or ARC certified; certification cannot expire within 30 days of start.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Must be AHA, RQI, or ARC certified; certification cannot expire within 30 days of start.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for specific units; certification cannot expire within 30 days of start.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): Required for NICU and L&D; certification cannot expire within 30 days of start.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for ER/ED and Pediatric ER travelers; certification cannot expire during assignment.
• HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required for all candidates.
• State License Verification: Must show no pending action against the license; verification must be run within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RN, LPN/LVN, and AP; must be run within 30 days of start.
• IV Certification: Required for all LPN/LVN candidates.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB): Required for ER/ED and Pediatric ER; certification must be valid for the entire length of the assignment.

Health Documents

• Physical Exam: Required to attest to the candidate's ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Drug Testing: Required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Vaccination Records: Documentation for Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella is required.
• Flu Vaccine Documentation: Required for the 2024-2025 flu season.

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for positions that dispense medication.
• Color Blind Testing: Required for nurses assigned to the Emergency Department and Pediatric ER.

Additional Information

• Candidates must complete online orientation modules and pre-assignment testing within specified timeframes.
• A badge photo is required for identification purposes.
• Background checks and various compliance documents are necessary for clearance.

This summary provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel nursing position at Prisma Health.