Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Columbia, SC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Columbia, SC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Acute Care for the Elderly – ACE Unit)

Location

Columbia, SC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Every Other Weekend Required | Must work 2 of 3 holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide telemetry-capable medical-surgical nursing care to hospitalized patients aged 65 and older on a 26-bed ACE unit, with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Perform IV starts, blood product administration, and management of central, peripheral, and PICC lines
• Conduct dysrhythmia interpretation and management, including remote telemetry monitoring and heparin protocol administration
• Deliver geriatric-focused care with emphasis on preserving cognitive and physical function and supporting return to pre-admission baseline
• Document and chart using EPIC EMR (1 year of experience required)
• Float to other units or campuses as needed based on census, limited to areas where documented competencies apply

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent MS/Tele nursing experience
• Active South Carolina RN license or multistate compact license required — pending licenses are not accepted
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the contracted campus to be eligible (night shift, Adult Medical Tele); travelers between 50–99.9 miles may be accepted at a reduced rate; travelers under 50 miles are ineligible
• Pre-assignment testing and online modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials; up to 16 hours of module time may be reimbursable

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working with geriatric patient populations in an acute care setting
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary team care models focused on mobility, recovery, and length-of-stay reduction
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized Acute Care for the Elderly unit at a regional Level I Adult / Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with advanced cardiac, stroke, and vascular programs
• Module completion time of up to 16 hours may be reimbursable, supporting a smooth and compensated onboarding experience