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 (Acute Care for the Elderly – ACE Unit)

Location

Columbia, SC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:30) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide telemetry-capable medical-surgical nursing care to hospitalized patients aged 65 and older on a 26-bed ACE unit, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5
• Perform IV starts, blood product administration, and central/peripheral/PICC line management
• Conduct dysrhythmia interpretation and management, including remote telemetry monitoring
• Administer and manage heparin protocols in accordance with facility guidelines
• Deliver geriatric-focused care with emphasis on preserving cognitive and physical function to support return to pre-admission baseline
• Float to other units or campuses as needed based on census, limited to areas where documented competencies exist

Required Qualifications

• Active South Carolina RN license or active multistate (Compact) RN license — pending licensure is not accepted
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med-Surg/Telemetry experience
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Must reside more than 100 miles from all system facilities to be fully eligible; candidates between 90–99.9 miles may be considered at a reduced rate; candidates under 90 miles are not eligible (exceptions may apply for certain shifts and specialties — confirm eligibility at time of submission)

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 practice in a regional Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center offering advanced specialty programs including cardiac, stroke, and vascular services
• Pre-assignment orientation modules may be reimbursable for up to 16 hours — confirm details with your recruiter

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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