PCU Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,989/weekOverview
- Start Date04/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care700 beds
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- License and certification reimbursement
- Guaranteed Hours
Description
Start Date: April 13, 2026
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; 6 weekend shifts per every 6-week schedule
Highlights:
- 41-bed progressive care trauma/telemetry unit caring for adult and geriatric patients after traumatic injury
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, flexing to 1:5 as needed; telemetry monitoring for up to 14 patients
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, and more
- Epic EMR system; orientation every Monday with paid pre-assignment modules (up to 16 hours)
- 13-week contract with extension opportunities available
- Diverse case mix including gunshot wounds, motor vehicle crashes, falls, and orthopedic trauma
Requirements:
- Active RN license in good standing
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and Telemetry required
- Minimum 1 year of recent progressive care, stepdown, or telemetry experience; 2+ years preferred for first-time travelers
- Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
- Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV therapy, central line care, blood product administration, chest tube management, wound care, and BiPAP/CPAP
- Experience with traumatic injuries including craniotomy, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and orthopedic trauma preferred
- Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
- Flu vaccination required; COVID-19 vaccination not required
- Must reside 50+ miles from the facility (mileage requirements apply based on specialty and shift)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact caring for critically injured patients in a fast-paced progressive care environment. You'll work alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team with robust clinical resources, ensuring hemodynamically stable trauma patients receive exceptional care as they recover from life-altering injuries. With structured scheduling, comprehensive support services, and opportunities to refine advanced nursing skills, this position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a dynamic and rewarding travel assignment.
```Facility
Palmetto Health Richland

- Short Term Acute Care
- 700 beds
Employer
Revolution Healthcare Services
About Columbia, SC
As a Travel Progressive Care 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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