Intermediate Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$1,989/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Continuing Education
- Medical benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Bereavement
- Holiday Pay
- Sick pay
- Retention bonus
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC / IICU (Intermediate Intensive Care)
Location
Columbia, SC 29203
Duration
13-week travel assignment (standard unless otherwise specified)
Shift
12-hour shifts
Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
3*12 hr nights 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Key Responsibilities
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Provide direct nursing care to adult IMC/IICU patients with trauma, medical, surgical, and neurological conditions
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Perform frequent assessments and interventions every 1–2 hours based on patient acuity
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Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and telemetry
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Manage and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
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Respond to emergencies, rapid response escalations, and patient condition changes
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Care for patients transferred from ICU or admitted directly to the unit
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Utilize specialized patient-handling equipment including ceiling lifts and repositioning devices
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Float to qualified units or campuses as needed based on staffing requirements
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Document patient care accurately using EPIC EMR
Required Qualifications
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Active South Carolina RN license or compact/multistate license (pending licenses not accepted)
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience
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At least 1 completed travel assignment
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Previous ICU or IICU experience with patient acuity of 1:3
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Ventilator management experience
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Minimum 1 year of EPIC charting experience
Current Certifications
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BLS (Basic Life Support)
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ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
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NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in IMC, IICU, ICU, PCU, DOU, or Stepdown units
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Strong proficiency in dysrhythmia recognition and management
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Experience working in high-acuity progressive care or critical care environments
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Ability to float across units while maintaining safe patient care standards
Distance Requirement
Local candidates accepted
Employer
HonorVet Technologies
About Columbia, SC
As a Travel Intermediate Care 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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