Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Acute Care - $2,805 per week in Columbia, SC

With strong interdisciplinary support, manageable patient ratios, and a focus on neurological and long-term acute care expertise, you'll develop specialized skills while working with adult and geriatric populations in a collaborative night shift environment. This LTAC ICU position offers registered nurses the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients requiring extended critical care, including ventilator weaning, spinal cord injury recovery, and complex wound management.

Job Opportunity – ICU Registered Nurse – South Carolina

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 40 hours per week Monday through Friday; weekend coverage supported by rotating on-call staff. Contract lengths of 13 to 26 weeks available.

Highlights:

• Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) ICU setting with 12-bed unit and neurological patient population
• 2:1 patient ratio providing excellent opportunity for focused, high-quality care
• Epic EMR system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and more
• Orientation provided every Monday with reimbursable pre-assignment module completion (up to 16 hours)
• Daily census of approximately 35 patients with ventilator weaning, complex wound care, and tracheostomy management
• Flexible contract options with 36 or 48 hour weekly schedules considered

Requirements:

• Active RN license in South Carolina or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Neurological experience strongly required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• LTAC experience strongly preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Must be located 100+ miles from facility for full consideration (distance-based requirements apply)
• Flu vaccine required with no exemptions; COVID-19 vaccine not required

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This LTAC ICU position offers registered nurses the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients requiring extended critical care, including ventilator weaning, spinal cord injury recovery, and complex wound management. With strong interdisciplinary support, manageable patient ratios, and a focus on neurological and long-term acute care expertise, you'll develop specialized skills while working with adult and geriatric populations in a collaborative night shift environment. The facility prioritizes quality patient outcomes and provides comprehensive orientation and ongoing support for traveling professionals.