Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,865 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (Travel Assignment) – Columbia, SC 29220

Travel nurse job in Columbia, South Carolina: Join a rewarding Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse assignment in an LTACH setting and strengthen your clinical skills while caring for adult and geriatric patients.

Join a rewarding travel nursing opportunity as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse in Columbia, South Carolina. This long-term acute care hospital environment offers the chance to build strong clinical experience while caring for adult and geriatric patients in a supportive, team-based setting. Columbia is a vibrant city known for its welcoming atmosphere, convenient access to dining and entertainment, and easy getaways to parks, rivers, and scenic outdoor spaces.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Med/Surg Tele / Telemetry Nursing
• Setting: Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)
• Location: Columbia, SC 29220
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3 or 4 shifts per week, depending on scheduling needs
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 hours available
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,660 - $1,750
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Daily Census: Approximately 15 patients
• Orientation: Monday orientation with pre-assignment testing and modules required
• Additional Notes: Some weekend coverage may be required; floating may be expected based on census and unit needs

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Tele experience required; 2 years preferred for best fit
• Previous LTACH experience preferred
• Active Registered Nurse license in good standing
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with EPIC EMR required
• Strong skills in dysrhythmia interpretation and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with complex wound care and tracheostomy care/management
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative healthcare team
• Willingness to complete pre-start compliance requirements and annual modules

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in a Med/Surg Tele setting
• Monitor telemetry data and respond appropriately to cardiac rhythm changes
• Deliver skilled care for patients with complex wound, respiratory, and tracheostomy needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and social services
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in EPIC
• Support safe patient outcomes through timely assessments, interventions, and communication
• Float to other qualified units or campuses as needed to support census and patient care needs
• Participate in orientation, required testing, and ongoing compliance activities

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse travel job in Columbia, South Carolina, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #513921. 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: Med/Surg Tele

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