Med Surg Tele

RN – Medical/Surgical Telemetry | Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE Unit)

Columbia, SC | Nights | 13-Week Contract

This night-shift travel position (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3×12) is based on a geriatric-focused medical/surgical telemetry unit dedicated to patients aged 65 and older. The unit's multidisciplinary team — including specially trained Geriatric Resource Nurses — focuses on preserving cognitive and physical function and helping patients return to their pre-admission baseline.

Shift & Scheduling

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | 3×12
• Every-other-weekend requirement
• Must work 2 of 3 holidays
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period
• All time-off requests must be submitted at the time of booking

Clinical Skills Required

• Med/Surg Telemetry experience (1 year minimum)
• IV starts and blood product administration
• Central line, peripheral line, and PICC line management
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and remote telemetry monitoring
• Heparin protocol management
• Geriatric patient care proficiency

Certifications Required

• BLS, ACLS

Licensure

• Active South Carolina or multistate RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)

Floating

Float to other units or campuses may be required based on census needs; floating is limited to areas where competencies are documented.

Additional Details

• Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, pharmacy, respiratory services, social services, and rapid response teams
• First-time travelers welcome
• Pre-assignment modules required within 48 hours of system access; up to 16 hours are reimbursable