ICU RN
Charleston, SC
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,076/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration10 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
RN ICU
Location: Charleston, South Carolina Employment type: Travel Contract length: 13 weeks Hours per week: 48 Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend and holidays in rotation with hospital employees
Unit Details
- Unit: ICU, 28 mixed ICU beds
- Patient ratios: 1:2 and 1:3, including inpatient PCU and med-surg admissions
- Staffing: RNs
- Equipment: Mobile phones for each care team member and a mobile computer workstation on wheels
- Shift report: Bedside shift report for every patient at each transfer of care
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in South Carolina
- ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience (1 year), completed within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with CRRT
- Experience with ventilator management
- Advanced hemodynamics
Advanced Skills Needed
- CRRT
- Advanced hemodynamics
- Phlebotomy
- Administering breathing treatments (inhalers and nebulizers) outside the ICU
Procedures Performed on Unit
- Post-op day 0 CABG (fresh heart from OR)
- Impellas, balloon pumps, and Swan Ganz catheters
- Neuro procedures for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, including EVDs, bolts (Codman), and Artic Sun with induced hypothermia
Float Policy
- Travelers are the first to float.
- Travelers may be sent to the emergency department or PCU to care for PCU or ICU holds.
Training Opportunities
- Training available for interested travelers to become a Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU nurse.
- Training available to care for patients with head and neck flap procedures. The facility is one of 14 programs in the nation.
Additional Information
- Charleston offers museums, historic sites, boat tours, kayaking, and beaches.
- Staff cite supportive management, teamwork, and work-life balance as reasons to work at this facility.
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Charleston, SC
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Charleston, SC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Charleston is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 85°F to 90°F, while winter lows range from 38°F to 42°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some effort to find due to high demand, especially during tourist seasons.
- Charleston is car-friendly, but traffic can be congested in certain areas.
- Public transportation options include buses and shuttles, but they may not cover all areas of the city.
- Charleston has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen-rich environment and potential exposure to tropical diseases.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the city's popularity.
- Charleston offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants serving delicious southern flavors.
- It also has a rich arts and music culture, with frequent festivals and world-class galleries.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like paddleboarding, kayaking, surfing, fishing, and golfing, as well as exploring the beautiful beaches and natural habitats.
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