Travel Ortho MS/Tele RN - $2,345 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a 13‑week assignment in Columbia, South Carolina. The position requires 48 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts. As a TELE Travel Nurse you will connect patients to cardiac telemetry equipment that measures heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, blood‑oxygen levels and ECG data, monitor the displays, interpret the information and guide patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays.
• Identify irregular telemetry readings and notify appropriate medical team members.
• Initiate corrective action whenever monitoring data shows adverse symptomatology.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications.
• 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience (Telemetry/Med‑Surg preferred).
• Additional certifications may be required before starting the assignment.

Skills

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Capable of lifting 20 lbs routinely and up to 50 lbs when moving or lifting patients.
• Vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting telemetry data and responding to changes.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Schedule

• 12‑hour night shifts
• 48 hours per week
• 13‑week assignment