Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$1,865/week
Posted 9 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date10/05/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,865/week

Description

Travel Med-Surg Tele RN Job – Orthopedic Spine Unit in Columbia, South Carolina

Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a fast-paced Med-Surg Telemetry travel assignment in Columbia, SC. Join an adult orthopedic spine unit and deliver high-quality patient care while working alongside a collaborative hospital team. If you’re searching for South Carolina RN jobs, telemetry nursing jobs, or travel nurse jobs in Columbia, this is a great opportunity.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Med/Surg Tele (Orthopedic Spine)
  • Setting: Adult 26-bed telemetry-capable orthopedic spine unit
  • Location: Columbia, South Carolina 29203
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: 09/21/2026
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; 6 weekend shifts per contract
  • Orientation: 16 hours
  • Charting System: Epic experience required
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,660 - $1,750
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing

RN Job Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of recent acute care RN experience in a relevant setting
  • Orthopedic nursing experience required
  • Active South Carolina RN license or compact/multistate RN license required; pending license not accepted
  • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • At least 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
  • Ability to safely care for patients with ratios of 1:5-6
  • Previous charge nurse experience preferred
  • Comfort with night shift, weekend rotation, and floating to qualified units/campuses as needed
  • Must be willing to complete pre-start testing and required modules in a timely manner

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate med-surg and telemetry nursing care for adult patients
  • Support post-operative orthopedic spine patients following procedures such as laminectomies, spinal fusions, and discectomies
  • Monitor and manage patients with conditions including cardiac disease, TIAs, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, chest pain, DVT, and PE
  • Administer and monitor care for special procedures including bedside lumbar punctures, post-cath recovery, post-surgical care, post-renal biopsy care, CT angio, and heparin drips
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, IV support, pharmacy, and rapid response resources
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic
  • Promote mobility, pain management, and recovery-focused care for orthopedic patients
  • Float to other qualified areas or campuses when needed based on patient care demands

Why Apply for This Columbia, SC Nursing Job?

  • Work in a dynamic orthopedic telemetry unit with strong team support
  • Enjoy a rewarding travel RN opportunity in a welcoming Southern city
  • Gain experience in a high-acuity environment with diverse adult patient populations
  • Build your travel nursing resume with a respected Columbia healthcare assignment

Apply now to join this travel Med/Surg Tele RN opportunity in Columbia, South Carolina, and advance your nursing career 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 #513452. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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