Travel Contract

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

$1,980/week

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Overview

Start Date06/15/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,980/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Required

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

License

South Carolina Nursing License

Other

Skills Checklist
Updated Resume

Description

Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

41-bed progressive care trauma/telemetry unit focused on adult patients recovering from traumatic injuries, often post-surgical intervention.
Patient diagnoses include surgical trauma such as gunshot wounds, assaults, motor vehicle crashes, and falls.
Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:4, flexing to 1:5 as needed.
Telemetry monitoring available for up to 14 patients; 7 East and West patients are hemodynamically stable.
Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary.

Schedule & Hours

Night shift: 3 x 12-hour shifts (19:00 - 7:30)
36 hours per week
6 weekend shifts every 6-week schedule

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina.
Minimum of 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Current certifications in:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Employer

PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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