Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,025 per week in Columbia, SC

Work with a diverse patient population including post-sternotomy patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair, and aortic dissection. The unit provides strong interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive support services, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent patient care in a professional and well-resourced environment.

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Start Date: October 2026

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week with every other weekend coverage. Patient ratio of 1:2. Daily census of approximately 10 patients in a 12-bed unit.

Highlights:

• Work with a diverse patient population including post-sternotomy patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair, and aortic dissection
• Gain experience with advanced cardiac devices including CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Centrimag, VAD, and PA catheters
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Epic EMR system; 48 hours of paid orientation provided
• Pre-assignment modules reimbursable up to 16 hours
• Scrub color: Green or choice of scrubs

Requirements:

• Active RN license in good standing
• Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
• Must reside a minimum distance from facility per travel nurse eligibility requirements

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU environment with exposure to complex cardiothoracic and vascular patients. You'll utilize advanced critical care skills while working with cutting-edge technology and life-saving devices. The unit provides strong interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive support services, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent patient care in a professional and well-resourced environment.

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