ICU RN
Columbia, SC
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,381/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
ICU Nurse
Overview
- Travel/contract RN role in Columbia, South Carolina
- Night shift
- 36 or 48 hours per week options
- 13-week contract option
- Position is within an LTACH unit
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in South Carolina
- ICU - Intensive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
- ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIHSS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Long Term Acute Care experience
- Experience with Epic
Preferred Experience
- LTACH experience
- Neuro experience
Schedule Details
- 12-hour night shifts
- Weekend coverage is supported by rotating call
- On-call coverage is required after 5 pm daily and on weekends
Additional Requirements
- Driver's license or state ID is required for computer access and must be carried while on duty
- Background check
- E-Verify or attestation
- Education verification
- OFAC sanctions list search
- EPLS/GSA/SAM search
- HHS/OIG search
- Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
- State license verification
- Physical exam
- Negative TB screening
- Drug screening
- Flu vaccine documentation or approved exemption
- Employment application with 7-year work history
- Skills checklist
- Internal evaluation
- Performance evaluation if previously worked with the agency for over 1 year
- Badge photo
- Online orientation modules
- Pre-assignment testing
- CMS site documents for RN candidates
- Pass/fail testing for RN candidates
- Medication/pharmacology competency exam
- Core training modules I, II, and III
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Columbia, SC
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit 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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