Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel Nurse opportunity: Med/Surg Telemetry RN (13-week travel assignment) in Columbia, SC — 3x12s nights, Epic charting, cardiac telemetry, and a supportive acute care team. Join our healthcare team and grow your skills in this Columbia, South Carolina nursing job.

Job Details

• Location: Columbia, SC 29204 (Columbia healthcare jobs / South Carolina travel nursing)
• Position Type: Travel Nurse — Registered Nurse (RN), Med/Surg Telemetry
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital (acute care RN job)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (March 30, 2026 – June 29, 2026)
• Shift: Night Shift — 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1570–$1650/week
• Patient Ratio: 1:5 (typical Med/Surg Tele RN ratio)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-Call: Rare; if required, for the first 4 hours
• Floating: May float within scope to similar units as needed
• Charting: Epic (Epic experience required)
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free parking in downtown lots and garages

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required (Med Surg Tele RN, Telemetry RN)
• Active South Carolina RN license or Compact RN license (must be active prior to start)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification preferred (stroke care experience a plus)
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• First-time travelers welcome — ideal for nurses seeking travel RN and travel nursing opportunities
• Ability to work every other weekend and float as needed within scope

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, manage dysrhythmias, and provide continuous telemetry monitoring (cardiac telemetry)
• Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and provide wound and post-surgical care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and pharmacy
• Use Epic for documentation, care coordination, and handoffs
• Participate in rapid response and code teams as needed
• Educate patients and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up resources
• Maintain infection control practices and isolation precautions in accordance with hospital policies

Why Columbia, SC?
Columbia blends Southern charm with urban amenities — scenic riverwalks, diverse dining, parks, and a lively arts scene. This position is perfect for travel RNs and Med/Surg Telemetry nurses seeking a rewarding short-term assignment in South Carolina.

Interested in this Med/Surg Telemetry RN travel assignment in Columbia, SC? Apply now to join our healthcare team. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps — bring your telemetry RN skills and Epic experience to this acute care hospital role. Join our healthcare team today!

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