Registered Nurse

Travel RN – Medical/Surgical Telemetry (Orthopedic Spine) | Columbia, SC

13-Week Contract | Night Shift | 4x12-Hour (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

This telemetry-capable orthopedic spine unit specializes in post-operative care for patients recovering from spinal surgeries, including laminectomies, spinal fusions, and discectomies. The unit also manages a broad medical/surgical telemetry population with diagnoses such as low-risk ACS, TIA, DVT/PE, COPD, chest pain, diabetes, and hypertension.

Clinical Scope

• Post-surgical care with integrated pain management, physical therapy, and mobility support
• Special procedures: bedside lumbar puncture, post-cath care (radial and femoral), post-renal biopsy, CT angiography, and Heparin drip management
• Continuous telemetry monitoring with interdisciplinary support including rapid response, pharmacy, and IV teams

Schedule & Coverage

• 4x12-hour night shifts; every other weekend required (6 weekend shifts per contract)
• Floating may be required to other units or campuses based on census needs; float assignments are limited to areas where documented competencies exist

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active SC RN license or multistate compact license (no pending licenses accepted)
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and Dysrhythmia certification required

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of orthopedic or Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• 1 year of electronic medical record experience required
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Details

• Scrub color: not specified
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions | COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials (up to 16 billable hours)
• Orientation begins on Mondays