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 | 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

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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