Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $2,597 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Med/Surg Tele - Orthopedic Spine unit position, requiring 1+ years of recent unit experience and orthopedic nursing skills.

Details

• 26-bed adult orthopedic spine unit specializing in post-operative care for laminectomies, spinal fusions, and discectomies
• Telemetry-capable unit with integrated pain management, physical therapy, and mobility support
• Patient population includes Med/Surg, Tele, cardiac, low-risk ACS, TIAs, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, dehydration, chest pain, DVT, and PE
• Performs special procedures including bedside lumbar puncture, post-Cath care (radial/femoral), post-surgical care, post-renal biopsy, CT Angio, and Heparin drips
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Night shift, 4x12 hour schedule (19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend requirement (6 weekend shifts)
• Floating to other qualified units or campuses required based on census needs
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active SC or compact RN license required
• 1+ years of recent experience in a Med/Surg Tele or Orthopedic unit
• Orthopedic experience required
• 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Dysrhythmia certification preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide post-operative nursing care for spinal surgery patients including pain management and mobility support
• Work within a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, the only designation of its kind in the Midlands region
• Located in a 641-bed regional community teaching medical center in Columbia, South Carolina
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Floating required to other qualified units or campuses per facility need, based on demonstrated competencies
• Local candidates accepted subject to radius rule criteria
• Weekly orientation and annual compliance training required
• Pre-assignment testing and modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials

American Traveler Job ID #P-761998. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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