Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Location: Columbia, SC

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $45.00–$50.60 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Night (3x12 Hours) 19:00–7:30
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This position is for an RN on the MS/Tele ACE Unit (Acute Care for the Elderly), a 26-bed telemetry-capable unit providing specialized care for hospitalized patients aged 65 and older. The unit is staffed by specially trained Geriatric Resource Nurses along with nursing staff, focusing on preserving both cognitive and physical function to help patients return to their pre-admission baseline. The facility is a regional teaching medical center designated as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, offering advanced specialty programs including cardiac care, stroke, and vascular services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide MS/Tele nursing care within the ACE unit for patients aged 65 and older at higher risk for complications
• Perform IV starts, blood product administration, and central/peripheral/PICC line management
• Conduct dysrhythmia interpretation & management and remote telemetry monitoring
• Administer and manage heparin protocols and deliver telemetry-capable care
• Provide proficient geriatric-focused care to support patient mobility, recovery, and reduced length of stay
• Float to other units or campuses as needed, limited to areas where staff are qualified and have documented competencies
• Must work 2 of the 3 holidays

Required Skills

• MS/Tele experience
• IV starts
• Blood product administration
• Central/peripheral/PICC line management
• Dysrhythmia interpretation & management
• Remote telemetry monitoring
• Heparin protocols
• Telemetry-capable care
• Proficient in geriatric-focused care
• 1 year of EPIC experience required

Education Requirements

• Active SC or multistate RN license required (pending license not accepted)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Facility is allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• All RTO/block schedule and special scheduling requests must be included with the submission; requests will only be accommodated if approved by the facility at the time of booking
• While the facility prioritizes keeping staff in their home unit, agency staff are required to float to other units or campuses as needed; floating is limited to areas where staff are qualified and have documented competencies
• Flu vaccine required — no exemptions
• COVID-19: Not required
• Orientation: 16 hours (non-billable)

Important Notes

• Locals accepted — refer to the Submittal Instructions for radius rule criteria
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must have an active SC or multistate license; pending license not accepted

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.