MS/Tele RN
Columbia, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,872/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
MS/Tele
Job Overview
- Travel/contract RN position in Columbia, South Carolina
- 13-week assignment
- Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Weekly hours: 36
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in South Carolina
- Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
- 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Orthopedics experience
- Experience with Epic
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIHSS
Scheduling
- Every other weekend; 6 weekend shifts
- Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
- First-time travelers accepted
- Local candidates accepted within radius rule
- All schedule requests must be submitted with the application and are subject to facility approval at booking
Clinical Notes
- Adult 26-bed orthopedic spine unit
- Typical patient mix includes med/surg, telemetry, cardiac, low-risk ACS, TIAs, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, dehydration, chest pain, DVT, and PE
- Common procedures include bedside lumbar puncture, post-cath care, post-surgical care, post-renal biopsy care, CT angiography, and heparin drips
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6
Floating
- May be required to float to other units or campuses as needed, within documented competencies
Compliance / Pre-Start Items
- Pending license not accepted
- Driver’s license or state ID required for computer access and must be carried on duty
- Background check required
- E-Verify or attestation required
- OFAC, SAM, and HHS/OIG searches required
- Education verification required
- Physical exam required within 1 year of start
- Badge photo required
- Online orientation modules required before start
- Pre-assignment testing required before start
- CMS site documents required for RNs
- Drug screen required within 1 year of start and updated annually
- TB screening required
- Flu vaccine documentation or approved exemption required
- Core training and competency requirements apply before start and annually
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
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 Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Columbia, SC
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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