Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – South Carolina
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 36 hours per week; 6 weekend shifts per every 6-week schedule; 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio flexing to 1:5 as needed
Highlights:
- 41-bed progressive care trauma and telemetry unit specializing in adult patients with traumatic injuries requiring surgical intervention
- Telemetry monitoring capacity for up to 14 patients; hemodynamically stable patient population
- Epic EMR system (1+ year experience required); comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and respiratory services
- Diverse case mix including gunshot wounds, penetrating injuries, motor vehicle crashes, orthopedic trauma, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries
- Extensive support services available: phlebotomy, radiology, social services, interpretation services, and transportation
- 13-week contract with potential for extension; pre-assignment modules are billable (up to 16 hours)
Requirements:
- Active RN license in South Carolina (or compact state license)
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS (BCLS), NIHSS, and Telemetry
- Minimum 1-2 years of recent progressive care or telemetry experience (2+ years for first-time travelers)
- 1+ year of Epic EMR experience required
- Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
- Proficiency in key skills including telemetry monitoring, central line management, chest tube care, BiPAP/CPAP, blood product administration, wound care, tracheostomy care, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
- Flu vaccination required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccination not required
- Must complete medication competency testing and pre-assignment modules within 48 hours of contract signing
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This progressive care position offers the chance to work with a dynamic trauma population in a well-supported environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources. You'll provide critical care to patients recovering from traumatic injuries while maintaining a manageable patient ratio and utilizing industry-leading technology. The unit's focus on surgical trauma patients provides diverse clinical experiences that will strengthen your expertise in acute care nursing while working alongside dedicated rapid response teams and specialized support staff.