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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,071 per week

AHS Staffing

North Charleston, SC

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SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Cellular Telephone, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Computer Workstations, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Emergency Nursing, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Hospital, Intensive Care, Licensing Compliance, MEDITECH, Maintain Compliance, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Neurosurgery, Nursing, Phlebotomy, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Pumps, Registered Nurse (RN), Renal Replacement Therapy, Swan-Ganz Catheter, Telemetry, Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC), Ventilator
LOCATION
North Charleston, SC
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4 days ago

AHS Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/10/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN - ICU Position Summary

Trident Regional Medical Center - North Charleston, SC

 

Key Position Details

  • Duration: 91 days (13 weeks)
  • Specialty: ICU (Mixed Medical/Surgical/Neuro/Cardiac)
  • Unit: 65020 ICU
  • Shift: 19:00 - 07:00 (Nights)
  • Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts per week
  • Number of Positions: 2
  • Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
  • Hospital Type: HCA Healthcare (313-bed facility)
  • Uniform: Navy required
  • Level II Trauma Center

Unit Details - ICU

  • Total Beds: 28 (mixed ICU)
  • Nurse:Patient Ratio:
    • Standard: 1:2
    • Higher acuity: 1:3
  • Charting System: Meditech
  • Technology: i-Mobile phones for care team, mobile computer workstations on wheels
  • Patient Handoff: Bedside shift report required for every patient transfer of care

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • MUST HAVE:
    • 36 months (3 years) RN experience minimum
    • Minimum 1 year ICU experience
    • Ability to care for 1-3 ICU patients
    • Ventilator management skills
    • Proficient in reading telemetry strips
    • Bedside shift report competency
  • Certifications:
    • BLS (required)
    • ACLS (required)
    • NIH Stroke Scale (required)
  • License: Active SC or Compact RN license required
  • Preferred:
    • 1 previous successful travel nursing assignment
    • Meditech EMR experience
    • BSN degree
    • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
    • Advanced certifications

Patient Population & Clinical Skills

Common Patient Types:

  • Cardiovascular: Post-op day 0 CABG (fresh from OR), Impellas, balloon pumps, Swan Ganz catheters
  • Neuro: Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, EVDs, bolts (Codman), Arctic Sun (induced hypothermia)
  • Trauma: Level II trauma center patients
  • Post-op: Head and neck flap procedures (1 of 14 programs in nation)
  • Advanced Hemodynamics patients

Advanced Skills Required:

  • CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
  • Advanced Hemodynamics monitoring
  • Phlebotomy
  • EVD management (External Ventricular Drain)
  • Swan Ganz catheter management
  • IABP management (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)
  • Impella management
  • Arctic Sun hypothermia management
  • Ventilator management
  • Telemetry interpretation
  • Neuro assessments (given Stroke Center accreditation)

Additional Duties:

  • Respiratory treatments: Inhalers and nebulizers administered by nurses outside ICU

Staffing Support

  • Charge Nurse: Available
  • Rapid Response Teams
  • RT: Available for vent management
  • Phlebotomy support

Schedule Requirements

  • Shifts: 4x12-hour per week
  • Hours: 19:00 - 07:00 (nights)
  • Weekends: Every other weekend (in rotation with hospital employees)
  • Holidays: In rotation with hospital employees
  • Floating:Travelers are FIRST to float
    • May be sent to Emergency Department
    • May be sent to PCU
    • May handle PCU or ICU holds

About AHS Staffing

At AHS Staffing, we are committed to providing a personalized, transparent, and rewarding experience. We go beyond the transactional nature of the industry by offering individualized job matching, clear communication, no-nonsense pay rates, and dedicated recruiter support 24/7.


When you're on assignment with us, you'll get access to industry-leading benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching, competitive pay packages, licensure reimbursement, weekly pay, and more. Easily manage your day-to-day with our mobile app where you can view your assignment details, manage your compliance and licensing documents, submit timecards, and browse new jobs to land your next adventure.


As a nationally recognized and award-winning agency, we understand the importance of providing a seamless experience from application to placement. Our top priority is matching you with assignments that align with both your personal and professional goals. Join us to experience working with an agency that truly prioritizes your success and well-being and see why thousands of healthcare professionals continue to trust us with their careers.


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