Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,805 per week in Columbia, SC

This position offers the chance to utilize advanced critical care skills in a specialized LTACH ICU environment where you'll make a meaningful difference in the recovery and rehabilitation of medically complex patients. Work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to ventilator weaning, neuro recovery, and transitional care for patients requiring extended acute care services.

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Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: South Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift in LTACH ICU setting, 36 or 48 hours per week available. Patient ratio of 2:1. Contract options of 13 to 26 weeks. Float coverage to Med Surg units at 1:5 ratio as needed. Weekend coverage required with rotating call support.

Highlights:

• Long-term acute care ICU specializing in ventilator weaning, complex wound care, spinal cord injury, and trach/PEG management
• 12-bed ICU unit supporting adult and geriatric patient populations with daily census of 35
• Epic EMR system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and radiology
• Neuro-focused critical care experience strongly preferred with stroke scale assessment and traumatic brain injury management
• Reimbursement available for up to 16 hours of pre-assignment modules and orientation support
• Opportunity to care for medically complex patients requiring advanced interventions including ventilator management, IV vasopressors, and continuous sedation

Requirements:

• Active RN license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Neurological critical care experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• LTACH experience strongly preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for this travel assignment

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to utilize advanced critical care skills in a specialized LTACH ICU environment where you'll make a meaningful difference in the recovery and rehabilitation of medically complex patients. Work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to ventilator weaning, neuro recovery, and transitional care for patients requiring extended acute care services. This role is ideal for experienced ICU nurses seeking to expand their expertise in long-term acute care while maintaining critical care competencies.

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