Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at a leading healthcare facility in Columbia, South Carolina (zip code 29204). This travel nursing job offers the chance to provide expert care to adult and geriatric patients in a newly expanded, state-of-the-art ICU. Join our healthcare team and experience the vibrant Columbia community, renowned for its beautiful parks and cultural attractions. Apply now for this rewarding South Carolina nursing job!

ICU RN Job Details

• Location: Columbia, SC 29204 (South Carolina healthcare jobs)
• Unit: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
• Position Type: Travel RN Contract
• Start Date: November 24, 2025
• End Date: February 23, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,680 - $1,730
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (12 shifts per contract)
• Floating: May float to MICU or other hospital departments
• Patient Ratio: 1:1–2
• Charting System: Epic EMR
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free parking in lots and garages

ICU RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience (Cardiac ICU preferred)
• Active South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact nursing license (must be active before start)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred
• CRRT (Prismax) experience preferred
• Ability to float to similar critical care units
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• First-time travel nurses welcome

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric cardiac patients (CHF, STEMI, and more)
• Monitor and manage advanced cardiac devices and therapies (Impella, IABP, CRRT, Flotrac)
• Administer medications, titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, and respond to emergencies
• Interpret arterial blood gases, manage ventilators, and provide post-cardiac intervention care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social services)
• Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR
• Follow infection prevention protocols and isolation precautions
• Participate in unit expansion and quality improvement initiatives

Ready to make a difference in Columbia's healthcare community? Join our team of ICU nurses and apply today for this top South Carolina nursing job!

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