CVICU RN
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a high-acuity Cardiovascular ICU in Charleston, SC, where your critical care experience will make an immediate impact on complex cardiac and neuro patients. This 13-week CVICU travel nursing opportunity offers a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and the chance to build advanced cardiovascular critical care skills while enjoying Charleston’s coastal charm, historic character, and vibrant lifestyle.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Location: Charleston, SC 29406
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680 - $1,770

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• 36 months of RN experience, including at least 1 year in an ICU setting
• Prior CVICU experience strongly preferred
• Previous successful travel nursing experience preferred
• Ability to safely manage 1-3 ICU patients and care for ventilated patients
• Proficiency in reading telemetry strips and managing advanced hemodynamics
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• BSN preferred
• TNCC and other advanced critical care certifications preferred
• Experience with Meditech preferred

CVICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide expert bedside care for complex cardiovascular ICU patients
• Monitor and manage patients recovering from CABG and other high-acuity cardiac procedures
• Support care for patients with Impellas, balloon pumps, Swan-Ganz catheters, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring needs
• Care for neuro critical care patients as assigned, including EVDs and related specialized interventions
• Deliver safe, patient-centered care using bedside shift report and strong communication with the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer therapies and support respiratory treatments as needed
• Float to support ICU holds, PCU, or ED assignments according to unit policy
• Contribute to a collaborative critical care team environment while maintaining high standards of safety and quality
• Take part in opportunities to expand skills in neuro ICU, cardiovascular ICU, and specialized flap care

Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel job in Charleston, South Carolina, and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional critical care.

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