PCU / Stepdown

Registered Nurse – Intermediate Care (IMC) | Sumter, SC

Shift: Days, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00–19:30)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: Mid-December 2026

Weekends: Every other weekend required

About the Unit

This adult IMC unit provides intermediate-level care with a clinical focus on neuro stepdown and cardiac telemetry patients. The unit maintains continuous telemetry monitoring and supports a range of complex patient needs across cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, and renal conditions.

Required Skills & Competencies

• IV starts, port access, PICC line management, central and peripheral line care, blood product administration
• Respiratory: tracheostomy care, oxygen delivery (nasal cannula, masks, HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP), chest tube management, ABG interpretation
• GI: feeding tube care and management
• Medications: PCA management, procedural sedation monitoring, heparin protocols, cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration)
• Cardiovascular: post-MI care, pre/post cardiac cath and angiogram, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Additional: wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions, renal failure, pre/post hemodialysis, rapid response team participation

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; prior travel experience required
• Active SC or multistate nursing license (no pending licenses)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of experience with electronic medical records required
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position

Scheduling Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period
• Float to qualified units or campuses may be required based on census needs
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions accepted
• Pre-assignment testing and onboarding modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials