CVICU

ICU / CVICU Travel Nurse — North Charleston, SC

13-Week Contract | Days | 3×12-Hour Shifts

This mixed ICU position serves a high-acuity patient population with a strong cardiovascular and neuroscience focus. The unit manages a diverse caseload including post-operative cardiac surgery patients, complex neurological cases, and PCU-level holds.

Shift & Schedule

• 07:00–19:00 | Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required; holidays rotate with permanent staff
• Start date: September 28, 2026

Clinical Scope & Procedures

• Fresh post-op CABG (day-of-surgery from OR), Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump, Swan-Ganz catheter, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Neuro procedures including management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, EVDs, intracranial bolt monitoring, and induced hypothermia
• CRRT, phlebotomy, and bedside administration of respiratory treatments (inhalers and nebulizers)
• Telemetry interpretation required

Float Requirements

Travelers float first and may be assigned to the emergency department or PCU to cover ICU/PCU holds.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum 36 months RN experience, including at least 12 months in an ICU setting
• Proficient in ventilator management
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale
• Bedside shift report required for every patient handoff

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior CVICU or Neuro ICU experience
• CRRT and advanced hemodynamics experience
• BSN; advanced certifications (CCRN, TNCC) a plus
• Previous travel nursing experience

Dress Code: Navy scrubs

The facility actively supports skill development — travelers interested in expanding their Neuro ICU or CVICU expertise, including care for head and neck flap patients, will find training opportunities available.