Travel MS/Tele RN - $1,838 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a MS/Tele (Ortho) position at a Level I Adult Trauma teaching hospital in South Carolina, requiring orthopedic experience and active Epic EMR proficiency.

Details

• Day shift position, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30)
• 13-week travel contract
• 26-bed orthopedic spine unit specializing in post-operative care for spinal surgeries including laminectomies, spinal fusions, and discectomies
• Patient population includes Med/Surg and telemetry patients with diagnoses such as cardiac conditions, low-risk ACS, TIAs, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, DVT, PE, and chest pain
• Integrated pain management, physical therapy, and mobility support on the unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6
• Special procedures include bedside lumbar puncture, post-cath care (radial/femoral), post-surgical care, post-renal biopsy, CT angiography, and Heparin drip management
• Every other weekend required (approximately 6 weekend shifts per contract)
• Charting via Epic EMR (required)
• Agency staff are required to float to other units or campuses as needed; floating is limited to areas where documented competencies exist

Requirements

• Active SC or compact (multistate) RN license currently in hand — pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience in a MS/Tele or orthopedic unit
• Orthopedic nursing experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Dysrhythmia certification preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from every Prisma Health facility system-wide to be eligible for this position
• Orientation is held every Monday
• Pre-assignment testing and online modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials, which are typically provided within 24 hours of contract signing
• Modules are completed prior to the start date and must also be completed annually
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• This is a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and a regional academic teaching medical center
• RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of consideration and are subject to facility approval

American Traveler Job ID #P-736927. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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