Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Neuro & Stroke)

Location

Columbia, SC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult patients presenting with embolic and hemorrhagic strokes, seizures, and neurosurgical conditions including shunt revisions, tumor removals, craniotomies, and cranioplasties
• Deliver stroke care in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines within a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Manage IV access including peripheral IVs, PICC lines, central lines, and ports; administer blood products and oversee PCA and heparin protocols
• Monitor and manage patients via remote telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and participate in Rapid Response Team activations as needed
• Provide respiratory support including high-flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula oxygen therapy, and tracheostomy management
• Care for patients with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and pre/post-neurosurgical needs, including surgical drain management, continuous bladder irrigation, feeding tube care, and isolation precautions

Required Qualifications

• Active South Carolina RN license or valid multistate compact license (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience in a Medical Surgical, Telemetry, or Neuro/Stroke unit
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of experience with EPIC EMR
• Demonstrated competency in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy, and neurological patient care

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Comprehensive Stroke Center or Level I Trauma Center environment
• Familiarity with neurosurgical post-operative care and advanced neurological assessment
• Experience with tracheostomy care and high-flow respiratory support modalities

Why Join Us

• Work within a high-acuity, regionally recognized facility offering advanced specialty programs in stroke, cardiac, and vascular care, including Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center designations
• First-time travelers are welcome, and reimbursement is available for required pre-assignment training modules (up to 16 hours)