Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN
Columbia, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,810/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start Date09/14/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care700 beds
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,810/week

Description

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring strong MS/Tele experience and BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

  • West unit) in a hospital setting focused on Medical/Surgical Telemetry care
  • Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Patient ratio of 1:6
  • Assignment length options of 13 to 26 weeks
  • Floating to other units and campuses may be required based on census needs, limited to units where competencies have been demonstrated

Requirements

  • Active SC or compact RN license required
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with 1+ years of recent experience in a similar unit
  • Strong Med/Surg Tele experience required
  • Minimum 1 year of experience with Epic EMR required
  • Teaching hospital experience preferred
  • Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

  • Provide direct patient care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit
  • Orientation occurs every Monday, with an annual compliance requirement
  • Pre-assignment testing and modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
  • Candidates must be located more than 100 miles from any facility within the health system to be eligible for full travel pay, with reduced rates available for those 90-99.9 miles away
  • Night shift travelers in this specialty must live 50+ miles from the contracted campus, with full pay eligibility at 100+ miles and reduced rates for 50-99.9 miles
  • Local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible for this position
  • Travelers cannot extend beyond a third consecutive 13-week contract or 39 weeks without converting to employee status
  • Travelers who do not convert to employee status must take a minimum six-month separation before returning as a traveler
American Traveler Job ID #P-745965. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Facility

Palmetto Health Richland

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 700 beds
ADDRESS5 Richland Medical Park DriveColumbia, SC 29203
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Employer

American Traveler

4.9rating(125 reviews)

82 nurses recommend working with American Traveler

5.0rating

Pros

Responsive, helpful, easy to work with and always checking in and making sure I’m covered when she’s not working. Helped me get the contract I needed

Cons

None

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About

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.

Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,213–4,726/week
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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
  • Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
  • Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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