Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,169 per week in Columbia, SC

Competency in advanced cardiovascular nursing skills including ventilator management, cardiac drip titration, arterial line management, post-cardiac surgery care, and interpretation of dysrhythmias. Specialized care for post-sternotomy patients including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair, aortic dissection, and complex vascular cases.

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Start Date: October 19, 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. Orientation includes 48 hours of onboarding support.

Highlights:

• Specialized care for post-sternotomy patients including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair, aortic dissection, and complex vascular cases
• Experience with advanced cardiac devices including CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Centrimag, VAD, and PA catheters
• 12-bed unit with daily census of approximately 10 patients and consistent 1:2 staffing ratios across all shifts
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and physical therapy
• Epic EMR system with 1 year of Epic experience required
• Green scrubs provided; flu vaccination required

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Nursing required (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience required
• Active RN license in good standing
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility or meet specific distance requirements
• Competency in advanced cardiovascular nursing skills including ventilator management, cardiac drip titration, arterial line management, post-cardiac surgery care, and interpretation of dysrhythmias

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work with a highly specialized patient population in a state-of-the-art cardiovascular ICU environment. You'll collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional care to complex cardiac and thoracic patients. With comprehensive orientation, competitive staffing ratios, and exposure to the latest cardiac technologies and procedures, this role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth in critical care nursing.

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