PCU Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position specializing in surgical trauma and telemetry monitoring, with night shift availability and Epic EMR experience required.

Details

• 41-bed progressive care trauma/telemetry unit in a hospital setting
• Adult patient population requiring care following traumatic injury, including gunshot wounds, penetrating injuries, assaults, motor vehicle crashes, and falls — typically post-surgical
• Hemodynamically stable patients on unit
• Telemetry monitoring capability for up to 14 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, flexing to 1:5 as needed
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 36 hours per week
• 6 weekend shifts per every 6-week schedule
• Floating to other Prisma Health units and/or campuses may be required based on census needs; floats will only occur to units where competency has been established
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active SC or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS (AHA), NIH Stroke Scale, and Telemetry (TELE)
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass a medication assessment prior to starting
• Must reside 50+ miles from the contracted campus (Prisma Health Richland) to be eligible for this position
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Valid driver's license and Social Security Number required for consideration

Additional Information

• Interdisciplinary support includes IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, and Unit Secretary
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the contracted Prisma Health campus to be eligible; candidates residing within 50 miles are not eligible for this position
• Candidates must reside 100+ miles from all Prisma Health facilities to be eligible for the standard travel pay rate