Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,623 per week in Columbia, SC

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse MS/Tele (Orthopedic Spine) – South Carolina

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 13-week contract with 12-hour shifts; nurse-to-patient ratio 1:5-6; every other weekend required (6 weekend shifts per contract); 12-hour orientation provided

Highlights:

• Specialized 26-bed orthopedic spine telemetry unit focusing on post-operative spinal surgery care including laminectomies, spinal fusions, and discectomies
• Integrated care model featuring comprehensive pain management, physical therapy, and mobility support
• Epic EMR charting system with 1 year of Epic experience required
• Level I Adult Trauma Center with advanced specialty programs in a 641-bed regional teaching medical center
• Diverse patient population including Med/Surg, Tele, cardiac, low-risk ACS, TIAs, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and DVT/PE
• Special procedures include bedside lumbar puncture, post-cath care, post-surgical and post-renal biopsy care, CT angio, and heparin drips

Requirements:

• Active South Carolina or multistate RN license (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 1-2 years recent orthopedic nursing experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and Dysrhythmia certification
• Experience with 5-6 patient ratios preferred
• Community hospital and previous charge experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted; local candidates considered based on distance requirements

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to provide specialized care in a dynamic orthopedic spine unit within a premier regional teaching medical center and the only Level I Adult Trauma Center in the Midlands region. You'll work with a comprehensive interdisciplinary support team including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. The role provides valuable experience with complex spinal surgery patients while maintaining work-life balance with structured weekend requirements and accommodated time-off requests.