CVICU RN
Florence, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position requiring prior cardiac and neuro experience, Epic proficiency, and an active SC or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care hospital CVICU with 276 staffed beds
• Patient population includes complex cardiovascular and neurological ICU cases
• Patient ratio is 1:2
• Schedule is nights, 3x12s, 7p–7a with every other weekend requirement and holiday rotation
• Epic EMR is used and experience is required
• Floating within scope is required, consistent with staff nurse expectations, with travelers floating first
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or Compact RN license required; candidates with a pending SC license may be considered but must be fully licensed prior to start
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA-issued only); NIHSS required; CCRN preferred
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU or equivalent ICU experience required (2 years preferred)
• Cardiac and neuro ICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Key required skills include: IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, ventilator management, care of ventilated patients, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, CVVHD/CRRT, ECMO, IABP, pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz monitoring, CVA/acute stroke management, and continuous IV paralytics/sedation
• SSN and driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Previous permanent or PRN staff of the MUSC health system must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; RTO requests submitted after the offer process will not be accepted
• Pre-assignment orientation modules are required and completed prior to the start date
• Royal blue scrubs are required
• Free parking is available on-site
• Travelers should be aware that during hurricane season (June–November, with peak activity in August and September), all staff and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams