Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic Spine | Columbia, South Carolina

Start your next travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina, caring for complex adult orthopedic spine and telemetry patients on a specialized medical-surgical unit. This 13-week travel RN assignment offers the opportunity to provide expert care for adults recovering from spinal procedures while managing telemetry, postoperative, and acute-care needs. Columbia is a welcoming state capital known for its riverfront parks, vibrant dining scene, cultural attractions, and comfortable Southern atmosphere.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry – Orthopedic Spine
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Columbia, South Carolina
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710-$1,800
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Schedule: Approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including six weekend shifts during the contract
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5-6
• Unit: 26-bed adult orthopedic spine unit with telemetry capability

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry or comparable acute-care Registered Nurse experience; 2 years preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license in South Carolina or a valid multistate license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated dysrhythmia recognition and telemetry nursing competency
• Orthopedic nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of recent Epic electronic medical record experience
• Ability to care for adult patients with medical-surgical, cardiac, neurological, and postoperative conditions
• Willingness to float to qualified units or campuses as needed, based on documented competencies
• Flu vaccination required according to assignment policy

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult patients recovering from laminectomies, spinal fusions, discectomies, and other orthopedic spine procedures
• Monitor telemetry patients and recognize changes in cardiac rhythms, vital signs, or clinical condition
• Care for patients with conditions including low-risk acute coronary syndrome, TIA, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, dehydration, chest pain, DVT, and pulmonary embolism
• Manage postoperative recovery, pain control, mobility support, and coordination with physical therapy
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, care planning, patient education, and accurate Epic documentation
• Provide care involving heparin drips, post-cath monitoring, post-renal biopsy care, CT angiography, and other unit-specific procedures
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, IV services, social services, and rapid response teams
• Promote safe patient mobility, prevent complications, and support positive clinical outcomes

Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry travel RN opportunity in Columbia, South Carolina, and join a team providing high-quality orthopedic spine and acute-care nursing.

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.