Travel MS/Tele RN - $1,847 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

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

Location

Columbia, SC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:30) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

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

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 Med-Surg/Telemetry experience
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Must reside more than 100 miles from all system facilities to be fully eligible; candidates between 90–99.9 miles may be considered at a reduced rate; candidates under 90 miles are not eligible (exceptions may apply for certain shifts and specialties — confirm eligibility at time of submission)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working with geriatric patient populations in an acute care setting
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary team care models focused on mobility, recovery, and length-of-stay reduction
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a regional Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center offering advanced specialty programs including cardiac, stroke, and vascular services
• Pre-assignment orientation modules may be reimbursable for up to 16 hours — confirm details with your recruiter

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #789790. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele

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