Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (ACE Unit) – South Carolina
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Flexible scheduling available - 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts; every other weekend required; 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
Highlights:
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Specialized 26-bed Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) unit focused on geriatric patients aged 65 and older
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Telemetry-capable unit within a 641-bed Level I Adult Trauma Center and regional teaching medical center
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13-week contract with EPIC charting system (1 year EPIC experience required)
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Collaborative interdisciplinary team including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
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Newly renovated unit with focus on preserving cognitive and physical function to help patients return to pre-admission baseline
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First-time travelers welcome; pre-assignment modules are billable up to 16 hours
Requirements:
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Active South Carolina or multistate nursing license (pending licenses not accepted)
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Minimum 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
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1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
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Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, remote telemetry monitoring
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Competency in IV starts, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line management
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Experience with heparin protocols and geriatric-focused care
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Experience with 1:5 patient ratios preferred
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Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a dedicated team of specially trained Geriatric Resource Nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional care to elderly patients during critical hospitalizations. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art ACE unit where the focus extends beyond medical treatment to preserving the dignity, independence, and functional abilities of geriatric patients. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team at a leading regional teaching medical center with advanced specialty programs, comprehensive support services, and a commitment to helping patients achieve optimal recovery outcomes.
