Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care

American Traveler, LLC.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care (IMC/IICU) position in Columbia, SC. The role requires an SC RN license or multistate compact, critical care experience, and certifications (ACLS, BLS, NIHSS).

Responsibilities include 1:3 patient care, telemetry, ventilator management, and emergency response within a Level I trauma center environment. EPIC EMR proficiency is essential; travel eligibility may apply.

Qualifications

• Active SC or multistate compact RN license required.
• ACL S, BLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience including ICU/IICU with acuity 1:3.
• At least 1 travel assignment or 3 years specialty critical care for first-time travelers.
• 1 year EPIC EMR experience required.
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and emergency response.
• Telemetry monitoring experience required.
• Ventilator experience required.
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips required.
• Experience in progressive care units may be considered by acuity.

Responsibilities

• Work in the IMC/IICU unit of a Level I Trauma Center teaching hospital.
• Care for adult patients including trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology with monitoring or interventions every 1-2 hours.
• Unit handles direct admissions, ICU transfers, and Rapid Response escalations.
• Maintain patient ratio of 1:3.
• Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, 3x12-hour shifts; weekends 6 shifts per 6 weeks.
• Use equipment like Hercules repositioners, ceiling lifts, and Airtaps.
• Float to other qualified units or campuses as needed.
• Provide direct patient care for trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology patients.
• Collaborate with ICU and Rapid Response teams for transfers.
• Orientation every Monday with annual compliance training.
• Pre-assignment testing and competency modules within 48 hours of login credentials.
• First-time travelers with required critical care experience and 3 years in specialty considered.
• Local candidates accepted per facility radius requirements.
• Travelers must meet minimum distance requirements from all campuses.
• Facility Magnet-recognized with advanced cardiac, stroke, and vascular care.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Emergency response

Cardiac monitoring

Ventilator management

EPIC EMR proficiency

Critical care adaptability

Telemetry escalation

Education

SC RN license or multistate compact

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care (IMC/IICU) position requiring critical care experience and a SC or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active SC or multistate compact RN license required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, including ICU or IICU experience with an acuity of at least 1:3
• At least 1 completed travel assignment required, or 3 years of specialty experience with critical care background for first-time travelers
• 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with telemetry monitoring required
• Ventilator experience required
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Experience in progressive care settings such as PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown may be considered based on acuity

Responsibilities

• Work in the Intermediate Intensive Care (IMC/IICU) unit of a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center teaching hospital
• Adult patient population including trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology cases requiring monitoring or interventions every 1-2 hours
• Unit receives direct admissions, ICU transfers, and Rapid Response Team escalations
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Weekend requirement of 6 shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Special equipment includes Hercules patient re-positioners, ceiling lifts, and Airtaps
• Floating required to other qualified units or campuses based on census needs
• Provide direct patient care for trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology patients requiring close monitoring and frequent intervention
• Collaborate with ICU and Rapid Response teams for patient transfers and escalations
• Orientation held every Monday with annual compliance training required
• Pre-assignment testing and competency modules required within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
• First-time travelers considered with required critical care experience and 3 years in specialty
• Local candidates accepted, subject to facility radius requirements
• Travelers must meet minimum distance requirements from all facility campuses to qualify for travel assignments
• Facility is Magnet-recognized for nursing excellence and offers advanced specialty programs in cardiac, stroke, and vascular care

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts