Travel Nurse RN - Med​/Surg​/Telemetry - in Columbia, SC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Columbia, SC
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,701 per week
Shift Information: 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/2/2026

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (Orthopedic Spine) – South Carolina

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with 1:5-6 patient ratios; every other weekend required (6 weekend shifts per contract); facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Highlights:

• Specialized 26-bed orthopedic spine unit focusing on post-operative care for spinal surgeries including laminectomies, spinal fusions, and discectomies
• Comprehensive patient care including pain management, physical therapy coordination, and mobility support
• Telemetry-capable unit serving patients with diverse diagnoses including cardiac, low-risk ACS, TIAs, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, DVT, and PE
• Epic EMR system with 1 year of Epic experience required
• Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center designation with advanced specialty programs
• 13-week contract with potential for extension; pre-assignment modules eligible for up to 16 hours of reimbursement

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years of recent RN experience in orthopedic and medical-surgical/telemetry settings
• Active South Carolina or multistate compact RN license (pending licenses not accepted)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; dysrhythmia certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with 5-6 patient ratios preferred
• Orthopedic experience required; proficiency with special procedures including post-cath care, heparin drips, bedside lumbar puncture, post-surgical care, and CT angio
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccination not required
• First-time travelers accepted; locals accepted per radius requirements

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a prestigious regional teaching medical center serving the Midlands area, providing specialized orthopedic spine care within a supportive interdisciplinary team environment. You'll gain valuable experience in a Level I trauma center while caring for a diverse patient population, with access to extensive support services including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.

The facility prioritizes keeping staff in their home unit while offering professional growth opportunities in a dynamic, high-acuity setting with comprehensive orientation and ongoing education support.

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• Med Surg Tele
• PALS
• RN - Medical Surgical (505)
• Tele