Job Title: Registered Nurse – MS/Tele (Orthopedic Spine Unit)
Location: Columbia, SC 29203
Shift: Days, 3×12-hour shifts (07:00–19:30)
Job Duration: 13 weeks
Orientation: 16 hours
Block Scheduling: No
A healthcare facility in Columbia is seeking an experienced Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse to support its specialized Orthopedic Spine Unit. This 26-bed, telemetry-capable unit provides care for post-operative spinal surgery patients and occasionally receives ER overflow patients for observation and MS/Tele support. Client name is intentionally omitted for confidentiality.
Orthopedic Spine (26 beds):
Provides specialty care for patients recovering from:
Laminectomies
Spinal fusions
Discectomies
Nurses in this unit provide comprehensive post-operative care including:
Telemetry monitoring
Pain management
Physical therapy support
Mobility assistance
Patient Ratios:
Typically 1:5
May be up to 1:6
Deliver high-quality MS/Tele nursing care to post-operative orthopedic spine patients.
Perform ongoing cardiac and telemetry monitoring (strong cardiac experience required).
Manage pain protocols and coordinate rehabilitation activities.
Support patient mobility and collaborate with PT/OT teams.
Care for ER overflow patients assigned for observation or MS/Tele needs.
Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately.
Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Active RN license (state or compact) – Required
Strong cardiac/telemetry experience – Required
Med-Surg/Telemetry experience in an acute care setting
Ability to manage a patient ratio up to 1:6
Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and time-management skills
COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required
Flu Vaccine: Required (No exemptions permitted)
For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.
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