Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,753 per week in Columbia, SC

  • $2,753

Highlights

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients requiring extended critical care and complex medical management in a specialized LTAC ICU environment. You'll work with a supportive interdisciplinary team focused on ventilator weaning, neurological recovery, and preparing patients for successful transitions.

Numbers & Facts

LocationColumbia, SC
Salary$2,753

Description

```htmlJob Opportunity – ICU Registered Nurse – South Carolina

Start Date: September 28, 2026

Location: South Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift in Long-Term Acute Care ICU setting. 36 or 48 hours per week available. 13 to 26 week assignments available. Weekend coverage required with rotating call support.

Highlights:

  • Specialized 12-bed ICU within a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospital, with opportunity to support 35-bed Med-Surg unit
  • Patient population includes ventilator weaning, complex wound care, spinal cord injury, trach/PEG management, and neurological conditions
  • Epic EMR system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Radiology
  • Daily census of 35 patients across adult and geriatric age groups
  • Call rotation shared among 6 to 8 team members for evenings and weekends
  • Pre-assignment modules are compensated (up to 16 hours)

Requirements:

  • Active RN license in good standing
  • Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
  • Neurological experience required
  • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
  • LTAC experience strongly preferred
  • Previous charge experience preferred
  • Flu vaccination required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccination not required
  • Must reside at least 100 miles from all system facilities (distance requirements may vary based on shift and specialty)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients requiring extended critical care and complex medical management in a specialized LTAC ICU environment. You'll work with a supportive interdisciplinary team focused on ventilator weaning, neurological recovery, and preparing patients for successful transitions. The position combines critical care expertise with longer-term patient relationships, allowing you to see the results of your skilled interventions and compassionate care.

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