Job Opportunity – Medical/Telemetry Registered Nurse – Long Term Acute Care – South Carolina
Start Date: September 28, 2026
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift on LTAC Medical/Telemetry unit; 36 or 48 hours per week available; weekend shifts included with rotating on-call coverage after 5pm daily and weekends supported by 6-8 staff members
Highlights:
- Specialty focus on Long Term Acute Care Medical/Telemetry with neurological patient population
- Daily census of approximately 15 patients; adult and geriatric age groups
- Contract length options of 13 to 26 weeks available
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Pharmacy, and Social Services
- EPIC EMR system utilized; minimum 1 year EPIC experience required
- Paid pre-assignment modules available (up to 16 hours reimbursement)
Requirements:
- Active RN license in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of recent Medical/Telemetry experience required
- Neurological experience strongly required
- Minimum 1 year experience with EPIC EMR system
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- LTAC experience strongly preferred
- Skills required: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, tracheostomy care and management, complex wound care
- Must reside at least 50 miles from facility (full compensation at 100+ miles; adjusted rate at 50-99.9 miles)
- Flu vaccine required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccine not required
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work with a medically complex patient population in a specialized Long Term Acute Care environment, providing continuity of care to adults and geriatric patients requiring extended hospitalization. You'll collaborate with a robust interdisciplinary team while developing expertise in neurological conditions, advanced cardiac monitoring, and complex medical management. This role is ideal for experienced Med/Tele nurses seeking to expand their clinical skills in a specialized acute care setting with comprehensive support services.