MS/Tele RN
Columbia, SC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days
$2,596/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingLong Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a RN - Med/Surg Tele for a LTACH unit requiring 2+ years of MS/Tele experience and a SC or compact RN license.
Details
- LTACH Med/Surg Telemetry unit
- Day shift, 4x12 hour shifts, 7:00-19:30, Monday through Friday
- 36 or 48 hour weekly options available
- 13 to 26 week contract options
- Weekends supported by rotating on-call staff
- On-call coverage required after 5pm daily and on weekends, supported by primary and backup call techs
- Floating to other units or campuses may be required based on census needs, limited to qualified and competency-verified areas
Requirements
- Active RN license (SC or Compact) required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of MS/Tele experience required
- LTAC experience preferred
- Minimum 1-year of recent EPIC EMR experience required
- Skilled in complex wound care, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Tracheostomy care and management experience needed
- Respiratory/thoracic care experience needed
- Neuro experience needed
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care on a Med/Surg Telemetry LTACH unit
- Perform cardiac monitoring and respond to emergencies as needed
- Manage complex wound care and tracheostomy care for patients
- Orientation held every Monday with annual compliance training required
- Pre-assignment testing and 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 rate
- Candidates residing 90-99.9 miles away may be considered at a reduced bill rate
- Night shift travelers for this specialty must reside 50+ miles from the contracted campus, with candidates under 50 miles ineligible
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona is a Top Notch recruiter!! She was very well organized & on top of her game!! Very responsive to all my questions. She made the hole onboarding process very smooth!! Thanks Sebrona!!
Cons
None
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 Med Surg/Telemetry 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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