```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Intermediate Care Unit – South Carolina
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: South Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Every other weekend requirement; patient ratio 1:4-5; 24-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) serving adult patients; facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period
Highlights:
- 24-bed adult Intermediate Care Unit specializing in neuro stepdown and cardiac telemetry
- 13-week assignment with 12-hour orientation; opportunity for extensions up to three consecutive contracts
- EPIC electronic medical record system; comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
- Work in a Joint Commission-accredited, 283-bed acute care hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report for high performance in heart failure and kidney failure care
- Competitive reimbursement for pre-assignment modules (up to 16 hours)
- Part of the state's largest private healthcare system offering cardiac care, orthopedics, maternity services, cancer treatment, and advanced surgical capabilities
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in IMC, neuro stepdown, or cardiac telemetry settings
- Active South Carolina or multistate nursing license (pending licenses not accepted)
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 1 year of recent EPIC EMR experience required
- Previous travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- Demonstrated competency in neuro stepdown and cardiac telemetry patient populations
- Must be located 100+ miles from all system facilities (or meet specific distance exceptions); local candidates within designated radius may be considered with compensation adjustment
- Required clinical skills: IV starts, port access, PICC and central/peripheral line care, blood product administration, tracheostomy management, oxygen delivery systems (nasal cannula, masks, portable O2, HFNC, CPAP/BIPAP), chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), ABG interpretation, feeding tube management, PCA, procedural sedation administration, heparin protocols, cardiac and vasoactive drip management (no titration), post-MI care, cardiac cath and angiogram care, dysrhythmia management and interpretation, telemetry monitoring, wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions, renal failure management, and pre/post hemodialysis care
- Willingness to float to other qualified units or campuses as needed based on census requirements
- Completion of pre-assignment testing and annual compliance modules within 48 hours of contract signing
- Flu vaccination required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccination not required
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a nationally recognized acute care facility with a strong commitment to cardiac and neuro specialty care. You'll be part of a collaborative healthcare team supported by comprehensive interdisciplinary services, modern technology, and a patient-centered approach to care. Join a respected healthcare system where quality outcomes and clinical excellence are prioritized, and where your advanced skills in critical care nursing will make a meaningful difference in patient lives.
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