RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Details

Client Name
HCA Trident Medical Center

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Job ID
19141314

Weekly Pay
$1798.96


Shift Details

Shift
7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
09/14/2026

End Date
12/14/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
CVICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Description

Travelers will be scheduled according to facility policy and are expected to work every other weekend and holidays as part of a rotation with staff employees.

General Information

• Location: North Charleston, SC
• Unit: ICU
• Number of Beds: 28 - Mixed ICU
• Patient Ratios: 1:2, 1:3 for inpatient PCU/med surg admissions
• Unit Staffing Description: Registered Nurses (RNs)
• Type of Equipment: i-mobile phones for each care team member, mobile computer workstation on wheels
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: 3 - 12 hour shifts per week including every other weekend
• Floating Policy: Travelers are the first to float and may be assigned to the emergency department or PCU for patient care.
• Patient Experience Requirements: Bedside shift report is used for patient handoff during transfers of care.

Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale

Hiring Profile

Requested Skill Set: A minimum of 36 months RN experience, including at least one year in an ICU setting. Previous successful travel nursing assignment preferred, especially in facilities using Meditech.

Must Have Skills

• Ability to care for 1-3 ICU patients, including comfort in managing patients on ventilators.
• Proficiency in reading telemetry strips.

Advanced Skills

• CRRT
• Advanced Hemodynamics
• Phlebotomy
• Nurses administer breathing treatments outside of the ICU (Respiratory treatments: inhalers and nebulizers)

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Post-operative day 0 CABG (fresh heart from OR)
• Impellas, balloon pumps, and Swan Ganz catheterization
• Advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Neuro procedures for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhages, including EVDs, bolts (Codman), and Arctic Sun for induced hypothermia

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• Advanced certifications preferred
• TNCC certification preferred

Dress Code

Required uniform: Navy attire.

Awards and Recognition

Prospective candidates are encouraged to inquire about any outstanding departmental awards or recognitions.

Additional Information

We are willing to train travelers who are interested in becoming skilled Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU nurses. There will also be opportunities to train in caring for patients with head and neck flap procedures. The unit features advanced technology and experienced staff, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Client Details

Address
9330 Medical Plaza Drive

City
Charleston

State
SC

Zip Code
29406