Travel Contract

PCU RN
Columbia, South Carolina
Prisma Health Richland Hospital

$1,817-2,117/week
Posted 49 minutes ago
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PCU Registered Nurse

Overview

  • Travel/Contract role in Columbia, South Carolina
  • Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
  • 36 hours per week
  • 13-week contract
  • 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule

Unit

  • 41-bed progressive care trauma / Tele unit
  • Primarily serves adult patients after traumatic injury requiring surgical intervention
  • Telemetry monitoring available for up to 14 patients
  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4, flexing to 1:5 as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in South Carolina
  • PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
  • PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
  • One completed travel assignment
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • NIHSS
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Experience with Epic

Patient Population / Clinical Focus

  • Surgical trauma
  • Hemodynamically stable patients
  • Examples include gunshot wounds, other penetrating injuries, assaults, motor vehicle crashes, and falls

Interdisciplinary Support

  • IV Teams
  • Physical Therapy
  • Respiratory Services
  • Interpretation Services
  • Phlebotomy
  • Radiology
  • Social Services
  • Rapid Response Teams
  • Pharmacy
  • Transportation
  • Unit Secretary

Facility

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

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  • 1:5 Patient ratioVerified by 1 Vivian user

About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Progressive Care 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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