Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Columbia, SC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry Location: Columbia, SC Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Columbia, South Carolina, 29203!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Acute Care for the Elderly – ACE Unit)

Location

Columbia, SC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide telemetry-capable medical-surgical nursing care for hospitalized patients aged 65 and older on a 26-bed ACE unit, with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Perform IV starts, blood product administration, and central, peripheral, and PICC line management
• Conduct dysrhythmia interpretation and management, including remote telemetry monitoring
• Administer and monitor heparin protocols in accordance with facility guidelines
• Deliver geriatric-focused care aimed at preserving cognitive and physical function and supporting return to pre-admission baseline
• Float to other units or campuses as needed based on census, limited to areas where qualifications and documented competencies apply

Required Qualifications

• Active South Carolina RN license or active multistate (Compact) RN license — pending licensure is not accepted
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Medical Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Must live at least 50 miles from the contracted campus to be eligible for this assignment (night shift, Adult Medical Tele)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a geriatric or ACE unit setting
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary team care models focused on mobility, recovery, and length-of-stay reduction
• Experience as a first-time traveler is welcome — first-time travelers are accepted for this assignment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized, geriatric-focused unit within a regional Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center offering advanced cardiac, stroke, and vascular programs
• Pre-assignment orientation modules may be reimbursable for up to 16 hours of completed time, as verified upon contract start

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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