Ortho MS/Tele RN
Columbia, SC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele - Orthopedic Spine position requiring 1+ years of unit experience and Epic proficiency at a Level I trauma center.

Details

• Adult 26-bed orthopedic spine unit specializing in spinal surgeries (laminectomies, spinal fusions, discectomies) with integrated pain management, physical therapy, and mobility support
• Patient diagnoses include Med/Surg, Tele, cardiac, low-risk ACS, TIAs, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, dehydration, chest pain, DVT, and PE
• Special procedures include bedside lumbar puncture, post-Cath care (radial/femoral), post-surgical care, post renal biopsy, CT Angio, and Heparin drips
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend requirement, approximately 6 weekend shifts over the assignment
• Floating to other qualified units or campuses required based on census needs

Requirements

• Active SC or compact multistate RN license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Dysrhythmia certification preferred
• 1+ years of recent Med/Surg Tele or Orthopedic experience required
• 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide post-operative and telemetry care for orthopedic spine surgical patients including pain management and mobility support
• Located at a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, the only designation of its kind in the Midlands region
• Weekly orientation held every Monday with annual compliance training required
• Pre-assignment testing and modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted subject to radius rule criteria