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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Columbia, South Carolina, 29203!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Orthopedic)

Location

Columbia, SC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:30) | Every other weekend required (6 weekend shifts per contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 26-bed orthopedic spine unit specializing in spinal surgeries including laminectomies, spinal fusions, and discectomies, with integrated pain management, physical therapy, and mobility support
• Manage a patient population with diagnoses including Med/Surg, Telemetry, cardiac, low-risk ACS, TIAs, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, DVT, and PE
• Perform and assist with special procedures including bedside lumbar puncture, post-cath care (radial/femoral), post-surgical care, post renal biopsy, CT Angio, and Heparin drip management
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:5–6 while delivering safe, high-quality orthopedic and telemetry nursing care
• Float to other qualified units or campuses as needed based on census, limited to areas matching documented competencies
• Complete required pre-assignment modules and annual compliance requirements within designated timeframes

Required Qualifications

• Active South Carolina RN license or active multistate compact license — pending licenses are not accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience in an orthopedic or Med/Surg Telemetry setting
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Must meet facility radius eligibility requirements to qualify for this travel assignment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with orthopedic spine surgical patients and post-operative care protocols
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and cardiac patient management
• Experience with Heparin drip management and post-procedural cath care
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work at a designated Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center — the only facility of its kind in the region — featuring advanced specialty programs in cardiac care, stroke, and vascular services
• Pre-assignment orientation modules are billable (up to 16 hours), providing additional compensation before your contract even begins

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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