Intermediate ICU Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (IMC / IICU) - South Carolina

Location

• City: Columbia, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Intermediate Intensive Care (IMC / IICU)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of RN experience within specialty for first-time travelers
• Previous IICU/ICU experience required with patient acuity ratio of at least 1:3
• Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment (prior travel experience required)
• Ventilator experience required
• 1 year of EPIC charting experience required

Shift & Scheduling

• Night shift position
• Weekend requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Floating required as needed to other qualified units or campuses
• Call-off policy: Facility allows 1 call-off shift per 2 weeks
• Special scheduling requests must be approved at time of booking

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Adult patients including trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology cases
• Patients require monitoring or interventions every 1–2 hours
• Unit receives direct admissions, ICU transfers, and escalations from Rapid Response Teams
• Equipment includes Hercules patient re-positioners, ceiling lifts, and Airtaps

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (check unit requirements)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., TNCC, ENPC, CPI, MAB) — verify based on assignment

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including dysrhythmia interpretation and telemetry monitoring
• Medication management including titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience in ICU or IICU settings required; progressive care settings (PCU, DOU, IMC, Stepdown) considered
• Must pass medication and arrhythmia competency exams (not required for pre-book candidates)
• Annual core competencies and training required (universal precautions, OSHA, TJC National Patient Safety Goals, etc.)

Licensure

• Active South Carolina or multistate nursing license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start date

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Drug screen within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required: TB test, Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Flu vaccine or approved exemption
• Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and fingerprinting as applicable
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Badge photo required prior to start

Orientation & Testing

• Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
• Pre-assignment testing (medication and EKG/arrhythmia) must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login info; two attempts allowed
• EKG practice test and study guide provided (required for telemetry, critical care, and related units)

Additional Notes

• Facility is a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with Magnet recognition for nursing excellence
• Floating is limited to qualified units where competencies are documented
• Prior travel experience is mandatory (at least one completed travel assignment)
• First-time travelers must have 3 years of specialty experience and critical care background

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with prior travel experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in a high-acuity intermediate ICU setting.