Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele (Neuro & Stroke) position at a Level I Trauma Center in South Carolina, requiring Epic EMR experience and ACLS/NIHSS certification.

Details

• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30)
• 13-week contract
• Med/Surg Tele unit specializing in Neuro and Stroke patients
• Adult patient population including embolic and hemorrhagic strokes, seizures, and neurosurgical cases such as shunt revisions, tumor removals, craniotomies, and cranioplasties
• Stroke care follows AHA guidelines for Comprehensive Stroke Center designation
• Patient ratio of 1:4–5
• Every other weekend required
• Telemetry monitoring is remote; dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Agency staff are required to float to other units or campuses as needed; floating is limited to areas where documented competencies exist
• Epic EMR experience required (1-year minimum)

Requirements

• Active SC or multistate (compact) RN license currently in hand — pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Tele experience
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in IV starts, port access, PICC and central line management, peripheral IV care, blood product administration, and PCA and heparin protocols
• Experience with HFNC, nasal cannula, and trach management
• Experience with CVA care, spinal cord injury, TBI, pre/post neurosurgery, continuous bladder irrigation, isolation precautions, surgical drain management, and feeding tube care
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Hospital is a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center
• 642-bed regional community teaching medical center located in Columbia, SC
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from all Prisma Health facilities to be eligible at the standard travel rate; candidates residing 90–99.9 miles away may be considered at a reduced rate
• All time-off requests must be submitted at the time of booking and are subject to facility approval