Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MedSurg / Orthopedics)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year recent experience in MedSurg and strong Orthopedics experience within a large healthcare facility.
• Charge Nurse Experience: Required.
• EMR Experience: Must have at least 1 year of experience with Epic EMR.
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each.
• Floating: Required to float to other units or campuses as needed, limited to areas where qualified and competent.
• Start Date: Approximately 3 weeks after acceptance.

Facility Highlights

• Regional teaching medical center with Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center designations.
• 641 licensed beds.
• Advanced specialty programs including cardiac care, stroke, and vascular services.
• Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) unit focused on mobility, recovery, and reducing length of stay for patients 65+.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of recent MedSurg experience within a large healthcare facility
• Strong Orthopedics experience
• Experience in charge nurse roles; charge experience required
• At least 1 year of recent experience in the assigned unit
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Additional Information

• Candidates must carry a valid driver’s license and government-issued ID while on duty.
• Badge photo required prior to start.
• Floating policy must be signed and renewed annually.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Nurse with MedSurg and Orthopedics experience, requiring charge nurse skills and proficiency with Epic EMR. The role involves 12-hour shifts with some floating to other units as needed. Comprehensive background checks, certifications, immunizations, and competency testing are mandatory. The position offers experience in a large, advanced regional teaching hospital with diverse specialty programs.