Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Intermediate Intensive Care Unit – South Carolina
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio; 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period
Highlights:
- Work in a Magnet-recognized Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center serving a diverse patient population including trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology cases
- Intermediate Intensive Care Unit with 21 beds providing critical monitoring and interventions every 1-2 hours for patients requiring escalated care
- Advanced equipment available including Hercules patient repositioners, ceiling lifts, and specialized support technology
- Epic EMR charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, rapid response teams, and pharmacy
- 13-week travel assignment with potential for extension; paid pre-assignment modules (up to 16 hours reimbursable)
- Orientation begins every Monday with comprehensive onboarding support
Requirements:
- Active South Carolina or multistate compact RN license (pending licenses not accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 completed travel assignment; first-time travelers accepted with 3 years of critical care experience
- Previous IICU or ICU experience with 1:3 patient acuity required; progressive care settings (PCU, DOU, IMC, Stepdown) will be considered based on unit acuity
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
- Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, and emergency response protocols
- Experience with ventilator management and titration of cardiac, vasoactive, and insulin drips required
- Preferred experience with trauma, neurology, surgical patients, craniotomy, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and surgical drains
- Flu vaccination required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccination not required
- Must reside 100+ miles from all facilities (radius exceptions apply for specific shift types and specialties)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a premier regional teaching medical center recognized for nursing excellence and comprehensive specialty care. This position offers the opportunity to work with a complex patient population receiving direct admissions, ICU transfers, and rapid response escalations in a supportive, state-of-the-art environment. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional critical care while advancing your skills in one of South Carolina's most respected healthcare systems.