CVICU RN
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

About the CVICU Travel Nursing Opportunity

Join a specialized cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) as a Travel Registered Nurse in Columbia, South Carolina. This 13-week, on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact caring for complex adult cardiac and vascular patients in an intensive care environment with a 1:2 patient ratio. Gain experience with advanced therapies and devices, including ECMO, CRRT, IABP, Impella, VADs, and pulmonary artery catheters.

Columbia, the welcoming capital city of South Carolina, combines Southern charm with a vibrant cultural scene, excellent dining, beautiful parks, and abundant outdoor recreation along the Congaree River. It is an appealing destination for nurses seeking professional growth and a high-quality lifestyle while exploring South Carolina nursing jobs.

CVICU Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Columbia, South Carolina
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840–$1,940
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Patient Population: Adults
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Unit Profile: Approximately 12 beds and a daily census of about 10 patients
• Orientation: 48 hours
• Scrub Color: Green

CVICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in South Carolina
• At least 2 years of recent CVICU or cardiovascular intensive care nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of recent experience using the Epic electronic medical record system
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated experience caring for critically ill cardiac, cardiothoracic, and vascular patients
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and provide every-other-weekend coverage
• Annual compliance requirements and pre-assignment education must be completed as scheduled
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required

CVICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based critical care nursing to critically ill adult patients in the CVICU
• Care for post-sternotomy patients following CABG, valve repair or replacement, aortic dissection procedures, and other cardiothoracic surgeries
• Provide care for patients following carotid endarterectomy, lobectomy, mediastinoscopy, cardiac catheterization, and vascular procedures
• Monitor and manage ventilated patients, respiratory failure, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and continuous IV sedation
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, CVP monitoring, pulmonary artery catheters, epicardial pacing wires, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, insulin, and other critical care infusions according to protocols
• Provide care for patients receiving ECMO, CRRT/CVVHD, IABP, Impella, VAD, and other advanced life-support therapies
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias, obtain 12-lead ECGs, and respond to changes in patient condition
• Administer blood products, manage chest tubes, assist with procedures, and maintain infection-prevention standards
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV teams, rapid response, rehabilitation, radiology, and other interdisciplinary services
• Float to other qualified units or locations when requested and perform only duties supported by documented competencies

Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel contract and take the next step in your critical care nursing career in Columbia, South Carolina.

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