PCU Registered Nurse
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Unit Description

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - 41-bed progressive care trauma/telemetry unit.
• Primarily adult patients recovering from traumatic injuries requiring surgical intervention.
• Patient diagnoses include surgical trauma such as gunshot wounds, assaults, motor vehicle crashes, and falls.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:4, flexing to 1:5 as needed.
• Telemetry monitoring available for up to 14 patients.
• Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary.

Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• 6 weekend shifts every 6-week schedule

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with PCU experience within the last year
• Minimum 2 or more years of travel nursing experience
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• Medication test required prior to start
• Badge photo required before start (passport style, light background, no hats or sunglasses)
• Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
• Respirator fit test will be completed onsite during orientation
• Candidates must carry a valid driver's license for computer access setup and while on duty
• Background checks and verifications must be current and compliant with facility requirements
• Floating policy and contractor acknowledgment forms must be signed and updated annually

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required, but 2+ years RN experience needed for first-time travelers

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic trauma progressive care unit with interdisciplinary support and a focus on adult trauma patients requiring telemetry and surgical recovery care.