Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,953 per week in Columbia, SC

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Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with 1:5-1:6 patient ratios. Every other weekend required. Contract length options of 13 to 26 weeks available. Orientation provided on Mondays with 12 hours of initial training.

Highlights:

• Specialized 26-bed Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) unit providing telemetry-capable care for patients aged 65 and older
• Work alongside specially trained Geriatric Resource Nurses focused on preserving cognitive and physical function
• Located within a 641-bed Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with advanced specialty programs
• EPIC charting system with 1 year of EPIC experience required
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, pharmacy, rapid response teams, physical therapy, and more
• First-time travelers welcome; paid pre-assignment modules (up to 16 hours reimbursable)

Requirements:

• Active South Carolina or multistate nursing license (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
• 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficiency in IV starts, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line management
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, remote telemetry monitoring
• Knowledge of heparin protocols and geriatric-focused care
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccination not required

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of elderly patients by working on a newly renovated, specialized unit dedicated to maintaining the independence and well-being of geriatric patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team at a leading regional teaching medical center that prioritizes evidence-based geriatric care, mobility preservation, and reducing length of stay. With comprehensive support services and a focus on keeping patients at their pre-admission baseline, this role provides both professional growth and the satisfaction of improving outcomes for a vulnerable population.

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