Travel MS/Tele RN - $1,915 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Columbia, SC Join a skilled medical-surgical telemetry team as a Travel Registered Nurse providing evidence-based acute-care nursing to adult and geriatric patients in Columbia, South Carolina. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers consistent night shifts, a collaborative interdisciplinary environment, and the opportunity to support an Acute Care for the Elderly unit focused on preserving patients’ mobility, cognition, and independence. Located in Columbia, SC, the area offers a welcoming blend of outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, historic sites, and convenient city amenities. Travel Nursing Job Details Nursing Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract Location: Columbia, South Carolina 29203 Start Date: November 16, 2026 Contract Length: 13 weeks Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800 Schedule: 3 night shifts per week Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Hours: 36 hours per week Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients Unit: 26-bed acute-care medical-surgical telemetry unit Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5–1:6 Travel RN Job Requirements Active Registered Nurse license in South Carolina or a valid multistate license; pending licenses are not accepted At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience At least 1 year of experience using the Epic electronic medical record Current BLS and ACLS certifications NIHSS certification or proficiency, as required for the assignment Demonstrated competency with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV starts, blood product administration, and central, peripheral, and PICC line care Experience with heparin protocols and geriatric-focused care Ability to float to other qualified units or campuses as needed and perform only documented competencies Strong communication, clinical judgment, teamwork, and time-management skills Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients requiring medical-surgical and telemetry-capable services Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize, interpret, and respond to dysrhythmias Administer medications, including therapies managed under heparin protocols, in accordance with established standards Initiate and maintain peripheral IVs and provide care for central lines and PICC lines Safely administer blood products and monitor patients for reactions Support mobility, cognitive function, independence, and discharge readiness for older adults Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary partners, including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams Document care accurately in Epic and communicate changes in patient condition promptly Participate in unit orientation, required training, and floating assignments within documented competencies Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse opportunity in Columbia, South Carolina. 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 529364. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.