```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Intermediate Care Unit – South Carolina
Start Date: December 14, 2026
Location: South Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 13-week assignment with every other weekend requirement; nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5 on a 24-bed intermediate care unit; daily census averages 22 patients; 12-hour orientation provided
Highlights:
- Specialized 24-bed IMC unit caring for adult patients with neuro stepdown and cardiac telemetry needs
- Comprehensive skill utilization including IV starts, port access, PICC and central line management, blood product administration, and cardiac drip management
- Advanced respiratory care including trach management, high-flow nasal cannula, CPAP/BIPAP, chest tubes, and ABG interpretation
- Epic EMR system with 1 year of Epic experience required
- Part of a 283-bed Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report for high performance in heart failure and kidney failure care
- Interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation services
Requirements:
- Active South Carolina or multistate nursing license (pending licenses not accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in neuro stepdown and cardiac telemetry
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- Demonstrated competencies in IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, respiratory management, cardiovascular care, wound care, and isolation precautions
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, post-MI care, cardiac cath and angiogram procedures
- Proficiency with PCA pumps, procedural sedation, heparin protocols, and managing cardiac and vasoactive drips without titration
- Flu vaccination required with no exemptions
- Flexibility to float to other qualified units as needed based on documented competencies
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a high-performing acute care environment as part of South Carolina's largest private healthcare system. You'll utilize advanced clinical skills across neuro and cardiac specialties while caring for a diverse adult patient population in a well-supported intermediate care setting. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes in a facility recognized for clinical excellence in cardiac and renal care.
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