PCU Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,989/weekOverview
- Start Date04/27/2026
- 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 27, 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 and telemetry unit serving adult and geriatric patients
- 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratio with hemodynamically stable trauma patients
- Epic EMR system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy
- Telemetry monitoring capability for up to 14 patients on the unit
- Care for diverse surgical trauma patients including motor vehicle crashes, falls, penetrating injuries, and orthopedic trauma
- Pre-assignment modules are billable up to 16 hours
Requirements:
- Active RN license in South Carolina
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and Telemetry
- Minimum 1-2 years of recent progressive care or telemetry experience (2 years required for first-time travelers)
- Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
- Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
- Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV therapy, central line care, chest tubes, wound care, tracheostomy care, and high-flow oxygen management
- Flu vaccination required with no exemptions; COVID-19 vaccination not required
- Must reside 50+ miles from the facility (specific distance 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 trauma patients in a well-supported progressive care environment. You'll work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team with access to specialized resources including rapid response teams, IV specialists, and comprehensive ancillary services. The unit provides excellent experience with complex surgical trauma cases while maintaining manageable patient ratios and a collaborative care culture focused on helping patients recover from life-altering injuries.
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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