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Voca Healthcare

4.2rating(85 reviews)

$2,688/week

Hourly Rate$57

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MS/Tele Nurse

Location

Columbia, South Carolina

Job Type

Travel/Contract

Specialty

Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
Orthopedic unit

Schedule

Night shift
4x12 hours
19:00 to 7:30
48 hours per week

Contract Length

13 weeks

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in South Carolina
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Med Surg / Telemetry (1 year of experience)
Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NIHSS
Orthopedics experience
Experience with Epic

Additional Requirements

First-time travelers accepted
Local candidates accepted within the stated radius rule
Must be willing to float as needed to other units or campuses where qualified and competent
Weekend requirement: every other weekend, 6 weekend shifts
RTO, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted with the application and are subject to facility approval
Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Unit Overview

26-bed adult orthopedic spine unit
Patient population includes medical-surgical and telemetry patients
Common diagnoses include cardiac, low-risk ACS, TIA, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, dehydration, chest pain, DVT, and PE
Common procedures include bedside lumbar puncture, post-cath care, post-surgical care, post renal biopsy, CT angiography, and heparin drips
Typical ratio: 1:5-6

Facility

Palmetto Health Richland

3.9rating(27 reviews)

5.0rating

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Staff Position

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Short Term Acute Care
700 beds

ADDRESS5 Richland Medical Park DriveColumbia, SC 29203

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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