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Job ID: 897771
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,880.75
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Acute Care for the Elderly – ACE Unit)
Location
Columbia, SC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 3×12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide telemetry-capable medical-surgical nursing care for hospitalized patients aged 65 and older on a 26-bed ACE unit, with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Perform IV starts, blood product administration, and central/peripheral/PICC line management
- Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias via remote telemetry; implement appropriate management interventions
- Administer and manage heparin protocols in accordance with facility standards
- Apply geriatric-focused care principles to preserve cognitive and physical function and support patients in returning to pre-admission baseline
- Float to other qualified units or campuses as needed based on census demands, limited to areas where competencies have been documented
Required Qualifications
- Active South Carolina RN license or valid multistate compact license — pending licenses are not accepted
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of recent Medical Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience with EPIC EMR
- Must live at least 50 miles from the contracted campus to be eligible (night shift Medical Tele exception applies; candidates between 50–99.9 miles may be subject to adjusted terms)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a geriatric or ACE unit setting
- Familiarity with multidisciplinary team care models focused on mobility and recovery
- Experience as a first-time traveler is welcome — first-time travelers are accepted
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work within a regional Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center offering advanced specialty programs including cardiac, stroke, and vascular services
- Pre-assignment orientation modules may be reimbursable for up to 16 hours, providing a supported onboarding experience