Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room in Charleston, SC

Key Responsibilities Circulate complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical cases including CABG, TAVR, LVAD, Impella, valve procedures, ascending and descending repairs, and heart and lung transplants. Why Join Us Opportunity to work within a prestigious Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, and Magnet-designated hospital offering exposure to some of the most complex cardiothoracic cases in the region.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVOR (Cardiothoracic)

Location

Charleston, SC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-hour shifts (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) | Friday, Saturday, Sunday | No on-call required | Holiday call may be required

Key Responsibilities

• Circulate complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical cases including CABG, TAVR, LVAD, Impella, valve procedures, ascending and descending repairs, and heart and lung transplants
• Support a broad range of surgical specialties including Surgical Oncology, Colorectal, Pancreatic/Biliary MIS (Da Vinci), Plastics, Endocrine, and Bariatric procedures
• Provide skilled perioperative nursing care within a high-acuity, high-volume CVOR environment at a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated teaching facility
• Utilize EPIC electronic health records for accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Wear a radiation badge at all times as required (badge provided by agency)
• Be prepared for potential assignment to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June through November)

Required Qualifications

• Active South Carolina RN license or multi-state RN license must be in hand at start of contract
• BLS and ACLS certifications required – must be American Heart Association (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required; first-time travelers to this setting accepted only with 5 or more years of experience
• Demonstrated ability to circulate complex cardiac and thoracic cases
• Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of application; approvals are based on departmental needs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with advanced cardiac procedures such as LVAD, Impella, and heart and lung transplants
• Familiarity with Da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical platforms
• Prior experience in a Level I Trauma Center or Magnet-designated hospital environment
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a prestigious Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, and Magnet-designated hospital offering exposure to some of the most complex cardiothoracic cases in the region
• Expected schedule of three 12-hour night shifts per week with no routine on-call requirements, supporting a consistent and predictable work-life balance