Travel MS/Tele RN - $1,847 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this 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

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID # . 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: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others