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.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry – Orthopedic Spine
• Location: Columbia, South Carolina
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• 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 Population: Adults
• 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

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Columbia, South Carolina, and join a collaborative orthopedic spine and telemetry healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.