Intermediate Intensive Care (IMC) RN
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Intermediate Intensive Care (IMC/IICU)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with critical care experience for an Intermediate Intensive Care Unit (IICU) / Intermediate Medical Care (IMC) setting. The unit cares for adult patients including trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology cases requiring frequent monitoring and interventions. Patient acuity ratio is approximately 1:3.

Required Experience

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Intermediate Care experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Medication management skills including titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Schedule & Floating

• Weekend shifts: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.
• Floating to other units or campuses may be required, limited to qualified areas with documented competencies.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active South Carolina or multistate RN license required (no pending licenses accepted).
• Required certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable)
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., TNCC, ENPC, PALS, NRP).

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Adult patients with trauma, medical, surgical, and neurological conditions.
• Unit receives direct admissions, ICU transfers, and rapid response escalations.
• Equipment includes patient repositioners, ceiling lifts, and Airtaps.

Skills & Competencies

• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management.
• Emergency response and telemetry monitoring.
• Ventilator management.
• Medication titration for cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• EPIC electronic health record proficiency (minimum 1 year).
• Ability to work in a high-acuity environment with a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history and various federal/state screenings.
• Drug screening within 1 year, updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands.
• Immunizations and health screenings including TB, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and seasonal flu vaccination or exemption.
• Completion of online orientation modules and pre-assignment testing within 72 hours of assignment.
• Badge photo submission required.
• Floating policy acknowledgment.
• Medication and arrhythmia competency testing may be required.

Additional Notes

• Facility is a Level I Adult Trauma Center with Magnet recognition for nursing excellence.
• Staff are expected to comply with facility policies including call-off limits and scheduling requests.
• Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced, critical care environment with diverse patient needs.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with prior travel experience seeking a challenging and rewarding travel assignment in South Carolina.