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Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Columbia, SC

Apply for a 13-week PCU travel nurse contract in Columbia, South Carolina, providing telemetry and trauma nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on an experienced progressive care team. Enjoy a supportive work environment in a welcoming capital city known for its vibrant cultural scene, outdoor recreation, and Southern hospitality.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Columbia, South Carolina
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel RN contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Unit: 41-bed progressive care, trauma, and telemetry unit
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients requiring post-trauma and post-surgical care
• Typical Ratios: Approximately 1:4, flexing up to 1:5 as needed
• Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure or compact RN eligibility
• At least 1 year of recent PCU, progressive care, stepdown, intermediate care, or telemetry nursing experience
• At least 2 years of relevant nursing experience required for first-time travelers
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS certification
• At least 1 year of recent Epic documentation experience
• Strong cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients with surgical trauma, including injuries related to motor vehicle crashes, falls, assaults, and penetrating trauma
• Trauma Level I or Level II experience preferred
• Ability to complete required pre-assignment testing, orientation, and annual compliance modules
• Flexibility to float to qualified units or campuses based on patient-care needs

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to hemodynamically stable adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care and telemetry setting.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and promptly escalate changes in patient condition.
• Care for patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma, chest tubes, surgical drains, wounds, skin grafts, and other post-surgical needs.
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, wound vacuums, and blood product administration according to policy.
• Administer medications safely, including care involving heparin protocols and patient-controlled analgesia.
• Support patients requiring oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, and BiPAP or CPAP management.
• Perform nursing assessments, medication administration, patient education, care coordination, and accurate documentation in Epic.
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners.
• Respond appropriately to changes in condition and activate rapid response or emergency support when indicated.
• Promote safe, compassionate, and evidence-based patient care while maintaining isolation precautions and established unit standards.

Apply now for this Columbia, South Carolina travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative progressive care team serving complex trauma and surgical patients.

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.