Travel MS/Tele RN - $2,596 per week

American Traveler 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN with orthopedic spine experience for a night shift position at a Level I trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• 26-bed adult orthopedic spine unit specializing in post-surgical care for laminectomies, spinal fusions, and discectomies
• Telemetry-capable unit with integrated pain management, physical therapy, and mobility support
• Patient diagnoses include Med/Surg, Tele, cardiac, low-risk ACS, TIAs, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, dehydration, chest pain, DVT, and PE
• Performs special procedures including bedside lumbar puncture, post-Cath care (radial/femoral), post-surgical care, post-renal biopsy, CT Angio, and Heparin drips
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend requirement (6 weekend shifts)
• Floating to other qualified units or campuses required based on census needs

Requirements

• Active SC or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• 1+ years of recent experience in a similar unit preferred
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Dysrhythmia certification preferred
• Orthopedic experience required
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide specialized nursing care for post-operative orthopedic spine patients including pain management and mobility support
• Work within a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, the only one of its kind in the region
• Located in a 641-bed regional community teaching medical center
• Orientation occurs every Monday with annual compliance training required
• Pre-assignment testing and modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted; radius rules apply based on distance from facility
• RTO, block, and special scheduling requests must be submitted at time of booking and are subject to facility approval
• Facility call-off policy allows 1 shift per 2 weeks

American Traveler Job ID #P-745962. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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