Registered Nurse – Intermediate ICU (IMC/IICU)
Columbia, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (IMC / IICU) - Columbia, South Carolina

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position in Intermediate Intensive Care (IMC/IICU) caring for adult patients including trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology cases.
• Unit acuity ratio: 1:3.
• Patients require monitoring or interventions every 1–2 hours.
• Unit receives direct admissions, ICU transfers, and escalations from Rapid Response Teams.
• Special equipment includes Hercules patient re-positioners, ceiling lifts, and Airtaps.

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years RN experience.
• At least 1 completed travel assignment required.
• Previous IICU/ICU experience with acuity of at least 1:3 required.
• Ventilator experience required.
• Medication management skills including titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia interpretation, and telemetry monitoring.
• Progressive care settings experience (PCU, DOU, IMC, Stepdown) considered.
• Must have 3 years of specialty experience for first-time travelers with critical care experience.
• Weekend requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.
• Floating required as needed to other qualified units or campuses.
• Charting experience: 1 year EPIC required.
• Must have an active South Carolina or multistate nursing license (no pending licenses accepted).

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA, RQI, or ARC only, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start.
• NIH Stroke Certification - Required annually, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, CPI, STABLE) — check unit specifics.
• Medication and Arrhythmia competency testing required.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for all RN candidates except pre-book.

Licensure & Background

• Primary source verification of nursing license required.
• Background check: 7-year history within 12 months of start, including SS trace, aliases, state and county searches.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter.
• Fingerprinting required if applicable (e.g., if lived/worked in WV in last 7 years).
• Education verification required; diplomas not accepted as placeholders.
• Drug screening: 5-panel within 1 year, updated annually.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands.
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QF Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required for high-risk areas.
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption required annually.
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required.

Orientation & Training

• Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment.
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation onsite.
• Pre-assignment testing (medication and EKG) must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login.
• Badge photo required prior to start.
• Floating policy acknowledgment required.

Additional Notes

• Facility is a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
• Magnet-recognized for nursing excellence.
• Facility prioritizes keeping staff in home unit but requires floating as needed.
• Call-off policy allows 1 shift call-off per 2 weeks.
• Locals accepted with radius rule applied.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care nurses with strong ICU/IICU skills, ventilator experience, and proficiency in telemetry and cardiac monitoring, seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.