TravelNurseSource is working with Catalytic Solutions to find a qualified CVICU RN in Charleston, South Carolina, 29406!
**Join Our Dynamic ICU Team as a Travel RN - CVICU!**
**Job Description:**
- **Location:** North Charleston, SC
- **Unit:** 65020 ICU
- **Number of Beds:** 28 - Mixed ICU
- **Patient Ratios:** 1:2, 1:3 – Holding inpatient PCU/med surg admissions
**Unit Staffing Description:**
- RNs dedicated to exceptional patient care
- Equipped with i-mobile phones for each care team member
- Mobile computer workstation on wheels for efficient documentation via Meditech
**Scheduling Requirements:**
- Three 12-hour shifts per week
- Every other weekend and holidays in rotation with hospital employees
**Floating Policy:**
- Travelers may float to emergency department or PCU as needed
**Patient Experience Requirements:**
- Utilize bedside shift report for patient handoff
**Qualifications:**
- Minimum of 36 months RN experience
- At least one year in an ICU setting
- Prior successful travel nursing assignment preferred (Meditech experience)
- Comfort in caring for 1-3 ICU patients and managing ventilated patients
- Proficient in reading telemetry strips
**Advanced Skills Needed:**
- CRRT
- Advanced Hemodynamics
- Phlebotomy
**Procedures Performed on Unit:**
- Post-operative CABG (fresh heart from OR)
- Impellas, balloon pumps, Swan Ganz, and Advanced Hemodynamics
- Neuro procedures for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Experience with EVDs, bolts (Codman), and Arctic Sun for induced hypothermia
**Certifications Required:**
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH Stroke Scale
**Dress Code:**
- Navy uniform
**Why Join Us?**
- Opportunities for training in Neuro ICU and Cardiovascular ICU
- Ability to care for patients with head and neck flap procedures
- Join one of the 14 programs in the nation specialized in this area
**Why Catalytic Solutions (CatSol):**
At CatSol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. Join us — where your expertise makes a difference every day.