Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location
Columbia, SC | Progressive Care Unit
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights (3x12, 19:00–07:30) | Expected 36 hours/week | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
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Provide direct patient care on a 41-bed progressive care trauma/telemetry unit primarily serving adult patients recovering from traumatic injuries requiring surgical intervention
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Manage a patient population that includes individuals with injuries related to gunshot wounds, penetrating trauma, assaults, motor vehicle crashes, and falls
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Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, flexing to 1:5 as needed, for hemodynamically stable patients
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Utilize telemetry monitoring equipment for up to 14 patients simultaneously
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Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Rapid Response Teams, Radiology, Social Services, and Phlebotomy
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Complete all required pre-assignment modules within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
Required Qualifications
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
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AHA ACLS certification required
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AHA BCLS (BLS) certification required
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NIH Stroke Scale certification required
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Telemetry (TELE) competency required
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Minimum 1 year of recent, relevant PCU/progressive care experience; first-time travelers must have 2+ years of experience
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Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
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Medication competency test required prior to assignment
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Must live at least 50 miles from the contracted campus to be eligible (night shift, Progressive Care); candidates between 50–99.9 miles may be subject to a reduced bill rate
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6 weekend shifts required per every 6-week schedule
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Float to other units and/or campuses may be required based on census needs; floating will only occur within demonstrated and documented competencies
Preferred Experience / Skills
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Prior travel nursing experience in a progressive care or step-down setting
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Experience caring for surgical trauma patients, including those with penetrating injuries or multi-system trauma
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Familiarity with telemetry monitoring in a high-acuity environment
Why Join Us
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Work within a well-supported interdisciplinary environment with access to extensive ancillary services including Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, and Respiratory Services
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Pre-assignment orientation modules may be reimbursable for up to 16 hours upon contract start
Benefits
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Day 1 health benefits (medical/dental/vision)
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$1,500 referral bonus program
About Us
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