American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care 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, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position within an LTACH unit, requiring 2 years of MS/Tele experience and current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Details
- LTACH Med/Surg Tele unit
- Day shift, 4x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- 36 or 48 hour weekly options available
- 13 to 26 week contract options
- Weekend coverage supported by rotating on-call staff
- On-call responsibilities after 5pm daily and weekends supported by primary and backup call
- Floating to other units or campuses required based on census, limited to qualified competencies
- 1-year minimum Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active RN license (SC or Compact) required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- 2 years of MS/Tele experience required
- LTAC experience preferred
- Neuro experience needed
- Experience with complex wound care, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Tracheostomy care/management experience
- 1-year minimum experience with Epic EMR required
- Must reside greater than 100 miles from any Prisma Health facility, unless night shift or specialty exceptions apply
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care on an LTACH Med/Surg Tele unit
- Manage complex wound care and cardiac monitoring needs
- Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias
- Perform tracheostomy care and management for respiratory/thoracic patients
- 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 may be considered with sufficient recent unit experience
American Traveler Job ID #P-751417. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.