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Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Columbia, SC
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Orthopedic Spine | Columbia, SC
Join an adult orthopedic spine team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Columbia, South Carolina, and provide high-quality care during a 13-week Med/Surg telemetry assignment. Care for patients recovering from complex spinal procedures while working in a supportive 26-bed unit with advanced monitoring, interdisciplinary services, and a patient-centered approach to recovery. Columbia offers the energy of a state capital, Southern hospitality, rich history, diverse dining, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.
Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry – Orthopedic Spine
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Assignment End Date: January 25, 2027
Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800
Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Schedule: Four 12-hour shifts per week
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; approximately six weekend shifts during the contract
Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5–6
Unit: 26-bed orthopedic spine and telemetry-capable unit
Charting: Epic
Floating: May be required to qualified units or locations based on staffing needs
Travel Registered Nurse Requirements
Active South Carolina or multistate Registered Nurse (RN) license
At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry or orthopedic nursing experience
At least 1 year of recent Epic electronic health record experience
Orthopedic nursing experience required
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
Dysrhythmia certification or demonstrated telemetry nursing competency
Ability to care for patients with medical-surgical, cardiac, neurological, and post-operative conditions
Willingness to float to areas where documented competencies support safe patient care
Travel RN Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult orthopedic spine and medical-surgical telemetry patients
Care for patients recovering from laminectomies, spinal fusions, discectomies, and other spinal procedures
Monitor patients with cardiac conditions, low-risk acute coronary syndrome, TIAs, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, dehydration, chest pain, DVT, and PE
Perform focused nursing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and communicate concerns promptly
Provide post-operative, post-catheterization, post-renal biopsy, and pain-management care
Monitor telemetry, pulse oximetry, vital signs, glucose levels, and heparin infusions according to established protocols
Support or perform appropriate bedside procedures, including care related to lumbar punctures and CT angiography
Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
Promote mobility, safety, patient education, and discharge readiness throughout the patient stay
Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and uphold professional standards of patient care
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Worksite address
columbia, SC, 29228, US
Who can apply
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