Med Surg Tele

LTAC Med/Surg Telemetry RN — Columbia, SC

Day Shift | 4x12-Hour (07:00–19:30) | 13-Week Contract

This long-term acute care unit serves an adult and geriatric patient population with complex, medically intensive needs. The unit manages conditions requiring extended recovery and skilled nursing intervention, with strong interdisciplinary support from physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, phlebotomy, and a unit secretary.

Shift & Scheduling

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• 36 or 48 hours per week available
• Some weekend shifts required; weekends are covered via a rotating on-call structure among 6–8 staff members
• On-call required after 5:00 PM daily and on weekends (primary and backup call rotation)
• Float to other qualified units may be required based on census

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of MS/Telemetry experience
• Neurology experience required
• LTAC experience preferred
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions

Key Clinical Skills

• Cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Tracheostomy care and management
• Complex wound care

Additional Details

• Contract length: 13 weeks (start date: late November 2026)
• Orientation begins on Mondays
• Pre-start modules required within 48 hours of receiving login credentials (up to 16 hours, billable)
• Flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Candidates must meet facility distance eligibility requirements