Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$1,940/week
Posted 6 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date08/31/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,940/week

Description

Travel ICU Registered Nurse Job in Columbia, South Carolina 29203

Experienced ICU Registered Nurse needed for a high-acuity travel nursing assignment in Columbia, South Carolina 29203, a welcoming capital city with a vibrant downtown and easy access to local amenities and outdoor recreation. Join an adult critical care team supporting trauma, medical, surgical, and neurological patients in a fast-paced ICU and intermediate intensive care setting.

Job Details

  • Employment Type: Travel RN
  • Specialty: ICU / Intermediate Intensive Care
  • Location: Columbia, South Carolina 29203
  • Start Date: 08/31/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
  • Shifts Per Week: 3
  • Shift Duration: 12 hours
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730 - $1,820
  • Orientation: Monday start orientation
  • Setting: Adult critical care / step-down level acuity

Job Requirements

  • Active South Carolina RN license or compact/multistate RN license required
  • Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required
  • At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment required
  • Prior ICU or intermediate care experience required
  • Experience caring for patients with acuity of 1:3 or higher required
  • ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • Ventilator experience required
  • Strong Epic EMR experience preferred, with at least 1 year required
  • Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation, telemetry monitoring, and vasoactive drip titration required
  • Must be comfortable floating to other qualified nursing units as needed
  • Must be able to work 2 of the 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality critical care nursing to adult ICU and intermediate ICU patients
  • Monitor patient status closely and respond to changes in condition every 1-2 hours as needed
  • Manage cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and dysrhythmia interpretation
  • Titrate cardiac drips and vasoactive medications safely and effectively
  • Care for ventilated patients and support complex respiratory needs in the ICU
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient-centered care
  • Respond to admissions, transfers, and escalations from rapid response teams
  • Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the Epic EMR system
  • Support safe patient mobility, repositioning, and clinical equipment use
  • Float to appropriate units or campuses based on staffing needs and demonstrated competencies

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel job in Columbia, South Carolina and join a rewarding critical care nursing team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #506016. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

Employer

GHR Healthcare

3.6rating(17 reviews)

7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit 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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