LTAC ICU RN
Columbia, SC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,752/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingLong Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for an LTAC ICU position requiring 2 years of ICU experience and 1 year of Epic EMR experience.
Details
- Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) ICU unit setting
- Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30
- 36 or 48 hours per week available
- Floating to other units or campuses required based on census needs, limited to competencies already demonstrated
- Uses Epic EMR system
Requirements
- Active SC or compact RN license required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in an ICU unit
- Minimum 1 year of experience with Epic EMR required
- LTAC experience preferred
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
- Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Skilled in managing ventilated patients, including modes of ventilation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
- Experience with IV therapy, including central lines, arterial lines, and vasopressors
- Competency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to complex, medically fragile LTAC ICU patients
- Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced respiratory care
- Administer and titrate medications including antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, insulin drips, and sedation
- Perform wound care, isolation precautions, and infection prevention practices
- Complete pre-assignment testing and required compliance modules within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
- Attend orientation held every Monday along with annual compliance training
- First-time travelers are not required to have prior travel experience for consideration
Employer
American Traveler
82 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I had a great experience working with my recruiter Sebrona. She was incredibly responsive, got my application submitted quickly, and kept me updated throughout the entire process. She made the travel nursing job search smooth and stress-free. I really appreciated her communication and dedication to helping me find the right assignment. I would definitely recommend her to any travel nurse looking for a recruiter who truly wants the best for their nurses.
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Columbia, SC
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
- Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
- Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
- Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
- Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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