Med Surg Tele

RN – Med/Surg Telemetry (Orthopedic Spine) | Columbia, SC | Nights

This 13-week travel assignment places you on a telemetry-capable orthopedic spine unit managing post-operative adult patients following spinal surgeries, including laminectomies, spinal fusions, and discectomies. The unit integrates pain management, physical therapy, and comprehensive mobility support throughout the recovery process.

Shift & Schedule

• Night shift: 4×12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required (6 weekend shifts per contract)
• Facility may cancel 1 shift per 2-week period
• First-time travelers welcome

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

The unit cares for adult patients with diagnoses including Med/Surg, telemetry, cardiac monitoring needs, low-risk ACS, TIAs, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, dehydration, chest pain, DVT, and PE. Special procedures include bedside lumbar puncture, post-cath care (radial and femoral), post-surgical and post-renal biopsy care, CT angiography, and heparin drip management.

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, Dysrhythmia certification

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of orthopedic nursing experience
• Active SC or multistate RN license (no pending licenses accepted)
• 1 year of experience with electronic medical records (required)
• 12-hour facility orientation; pre-assignment modules required within 48 hours of system access (up to 16 billable hours)

Floating

Agency staff may be asked to float to other units or campuses based on census needs. Floating is limited to areas matching your documented competencies.

Scrub Color: Not specified

Start Date: October 19, 2026