IMC RN
Columbia, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an IMC/IICU position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-recognized teaching hospital in South Carolina, requiring critical care experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Intermediate Care / Intermediate ICU (IICU) unit within a 641-bed, Magnet-recognized regional community teaching medical center in Columbia, SC
• Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center — the only such designation in the Midlands region
• Adult patient population including trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology cases
• Patients require monitoring or interventions every 1–2 hours; unit receives direct admissions, ICU transfers, and Rapid Response Team escalations
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Specialized equipment on unit includes Hercules patient re-positioners, ceiling lifts, and Airtaps
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
• Charting via Epic EMR (1 year of experience required)
• Floating to other units or campuses is required based on census needs; float assignments limited to areas where documented competencies have been established
• Option for a 13- or 26-week contract

Requirements

• Active SC or compact (multistate) RN license — no pending licenses accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 completed travel assignment
• Previous IICU or ICU experience with a patient acuity of at least 1:3 required; progressive care settings (PCU, DOU, IMC, Stepdown) may be considered
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and telemetry monitoring
• Ventilator management experience required
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• Must reside more than 100 miles from all Prisma Health facilities to be eligible; as a night shift traveler in a progressive care specialty, candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the contracted campus
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Valid driver's license and Social Security Number required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are considered with a minimum of 3 years of specialty experience and critical care background
• Preferred skills include craniotomy care, CVA management, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, ortho trauma, and insulin drip titration
• Pre-assignment testing and online modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials, which are typically provided within 24 hours of contract signing
• Modules are completed prior to the assignment start date and are renewed annually
• Orientation is held every Monday
• Travelers who have completed 3 consecutive 13-week contracts (39 weeks) must either begin converting to employee status or take a minimum 6-month break before returning as a traveler
• All time-off requests must be submitted at the time of consideration and are subject to facility approval