Travel PCU RN - Telemetry - $1,966 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract | Columbia, SC PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Columbia, South Carolina, offering night-shift nursing in a high-acuity trauma and telemetry unit. Bring your progressive care expertise to a 41-bed unit caring for medically stable adult and geriatric patients recovering from serious traumatic injuries and surgical procedures. Enjoy meaningful clinical work, a consistent schedule, and the vibrant culture of South Carolina’s capital city. PCU Travel Nursing Job Details Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), stepdown, and telemetry nursing Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract Location: Columbia, South Carolina Start Date: October 26, 2026 End Date: January 25, 2027 Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840 Schedule: Three night shifts per week Shifts per Week: 3 Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Hours: 36 hours per week Unit: 41-bed progressive care trauma and telemetry unit Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients with surgical trauma diagnoses Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, flexing up to 1:5 as needed Weekend Coverage: Approximately 6 weekend shifts during each 6-week scheduling period PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in South Carolina At least 1 year of recent PCU, progressive care, stepdown, intermediate care, or telemetry nursing experience At least 2 years of relevant nursing experience required for first-time travel nurses Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications At least 1 year of recent Epic electronic medical record experience Strong telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills Experience caring for surgical trauma, orthopedic trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex postoperative patients preferred Competency with central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, surgical drains, wound care, feeding tubes, tracheostomy care, IV therapy, blood products, and heparin protocols Ability to complete required pre-assignment testing and orientation modules Flexibility to float to qualified units or campuses when needed Current influenza vaccination is required Progressive Care RN Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric patients recovering from traumatic injuries and surgical procedures Monitor patients using bedside telemetry and promptly identify changes in cardiac rhythm or clinical condition Manage progressive care patients requiring close assessment, frequent interventions, and coordinated multidisciplinary care Administer medications, blood products, anticoagulation therapies, and other treatments safely and accurately Assess and care for central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, surgical drains, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, and wound vacuums Support patients with respiratory needs, including oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, and BiPAP/CPAP management Recognize patient deterioration and activate rapid response or code teams according to established protocols Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic Collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, IV teams, and other care partners Promote patient safety, comfort, education, and continuity of care throughout the travel nursing assignment Travel Nursing in Columbia, South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina, combines the energy of a state capital with welcoming Southern charm. The area offers scenic riverfront parks, outdoor recreation, diverse dining, cultural attractions, and easy access to historic neighborhoods and natural beauty—making it an appealing destination for a rewarding South Carolina travel nursing opportunity. Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Columbia, SC, and take the next step in your travel nursing 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 523936. 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: PCU 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.