ICU RN
Columbia, SC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,700/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- 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 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position within an LTACH unit, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and neuro experience.
Details
- Long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) ICU unit
- Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
- 36 or 48 hour weekly options available
- 13 to 26 week contract options
- On-call coverage after 5pm daily and weekends supported by rotating primary and backup call staff among 6-8 team members
- Floating to other qualified units or campuses may be required based on census needs
Requirements
- Active RN license (SC state or compact)
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Neuro experience required
- LTAC experience preferred
- 1+ year of recent experience in the specific unit preferred
- Minimum 1 year of experience with Epic EMR required
- Experience with critical care skills including ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, IV vasopressors, continuous IV sedation, and dysrhythmia management
- Experience with arterial and central line management, chest tubes, and tracheostomy care
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to complex ICU patients within an LTACH setting
- Prior charge nurse experience preferred
- Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
- Orientation occurs every Monday with annual compliance training required
- Pre-assignment testing and training modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
- Must reside more than 100 miles from any facility within the health system to be eligible for full travel pay, with reduced rates for 90-99.9 miles and a 50+ mile minimum for certain specialties
- First-time travelers are not preferred for this role
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona is very quick to respond, friendly, and gets you submitted fast. Highly recommend her.
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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