
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Gaffney, SC
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.31
- Weekly
- $1,775
- Yearly (full-time)
- $92,300
- Start date
- 10/12/2026
This job pays about $49.31/hour — 25% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Carolina ($39.60/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Carolina right now
- 558 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Carolina from 5 agencies, 9 of them in Gaffney.
- Pay in these listings: $28.40 – $80.05/hour, median $49.86/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in South Carolina: $39.60/hour ($82,368/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($53.55/hour across 182 jobs).
Job description
Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Gaffney, South Carolina
Step into a rewarding Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing opportunity in Gaffney, SC, a welcoming Upstate South Carolina community known for its small-town charm, convenient access to nearby cities, and relaxed pace of life. This is a great fit for a Registered Nurse who enjoys variety, teamwork, and the fast-moving clinical environment of a resource pool setting.
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Med Surg Tele RN to provide high-quality medical-surgical telemetry care on a night schedule. In this role, you will support patients with a wide range of acute and complex needs while working alongside a collaborative care team. This travel RN job offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your telemetry skills, expand your acute care nursing experience, and make a meaningful impact every shift.
Job Details
- Position: Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Setting: Resource Pool / Med-Surg Telemetry Unit
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Estimated Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730 - $1,820
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Location: Gaffney, SC
- Region: Upstate South Carolina nursing jobs
- Float Expectations: May float within scope to meet facility needs
- Schedule Notes: Weekend coverage as needed; holiday coverage requirements apply
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of Med/Surg Tele or related acute care RN experience required; 2 years preferred
- Travel nursing experience required
- Active RN license preferred; pending license accepted before start
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Strong skills in telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
- Experience with Epic preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment with patient ratios around 1:6
- Must be able to pass required onboarding testing and compliance requirements
- Must include all requested time-off needs up front during submission
- Travelers must meet the 75-mile radius requirement
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, patient-centered care for medical-surgical telemetry patients with varied acute diagnoses
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, identify changes, and escalate concerns promptly
- Administer medications and perform nursing interventions according to the plan of care
- Care for patients with conditions such as sepsis, chest pain, post-operative needs, dementia, and stroke rule-outs
- Support patients requiring telemetry monitoring and related equipment management
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote positive outcomes
- Document assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in the charting system
- Adapt to float assignments within scope while maintaining excellent clinical standards
- Contribute to a supportive, team-focused environment that values quality and consistency
Why Join This Travel Nurse Opportunity?
- Competitive weekly pay for a travel Registered Nurse job
- Opportunity to build experience in telemetry nursing and acute care
- Supportive team environment in a respected South Carolina healthcare setting
- Convenient assignment in Gaffney, SC with access to the Upstate region
Apply now to join this Med/Surg Tele travel nursing opportunity in Gaffney, South Carolina, and take the next step in your healthcare career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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