```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry – Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE Unit) – South Carolina
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 13-week contract, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required, 1:5-6 nurse-to-patient ratio
Highlights:
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Specialize in geriatric-focused care on a 26-bed Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) unit with telemetry capabilities
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Work in a newly renovated unit focused on preserving cognitive and physical function for patients 65 and older
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EPIC electronic medical record system (1 year EPIC experience required)
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Collaborate with specially trained Geriatric Resource Nurses and multidisciplinary support teams
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Located at a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with 641 licensed beds
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Pre-assignment modules are billable up to 16 hours
Requirements:
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Active South Carolina or multistate RN license (pending licenses not accepted)
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Minimum 1 year of recent Med-Surg/Telemetry nursing experience
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1 year EPIC EMR experience required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
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Proficiency in IV starts, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line management
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Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, remote telemetry monitoring, and heparin protocols
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Strong geriatric care skills and experience preferred
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First-time travelers accepted; local candidates considered based on distance requirements
Clinical Skills:
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Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing
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IV initiation and maintenance
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Blood product administration
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Central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care and management
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Remote telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
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Heparin protocol administration
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Geriatric-focused patient care
Unit Overview:
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26-bed specialty unit dedicated to acute care for elderly patients aged 65 and older
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Telemetry-capable medical-surgical environment
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Focus on maintaining pre-admission baseline function and reducing complications
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Interdisciplinary team including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
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Floating to other qualified units may be required based on facility needs
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a dedicated team at a premier regional teaching medical center specializing in compassionate, evidence-based care for our elderly population. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on geriatric patients' recovery and quality of life while working alongside specially trained Geriatric Resource Nurses in a state-of-the-art, newly renovated unit. You'll gain valuable experience in a Level I trauma center environment while focusing on a rewarding specialty that combines medical-surgical and telemetry skills with geriatric best practices.
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