Cardiac ICU (CVICU) Registered Nurse
Florence, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVICCU RN)

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICCU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 AM - 7 PM), dayshift
• Holiday Rotation: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, may float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Cardiac experience required
• South Carolina nursing license or Compact license must be active prior to start
• First-time travelers not accepted

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) - check with team if applicable

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 276
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis

Scheduling & Hours

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block scheduling accommodation possible but not guaranteed

Important Seasonal Note

• During hurricane season (June - November, peak in August and September), all staff including contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams. Avoid confirming new or extension assignments during this period if this is a concern.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Must include: SSN Trace, SC Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, International searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated with renewals

Licensure Verification

• Primary source verification of SC RN license required
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Walk-through (temporary) license option available for eligible candidates without SC license (not for those with background hits)

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if low titer
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), medical/religious exemptions accepted (no declinations)
• COVID-19 vaccine highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for patient-facing staff

Certifications

• Must be current and not expiring within 30 days of assignment start
• Copies of all certifications must be provided

Facility-Specific Documents

• Photo for badge (passport-style, frontal view)
• Signed assignment acknowledgment, confidentiality agreements, code of conduct, HR policy manual, system user agreements, and job description prior to start
• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2-4 hours depending on campus) before orientation; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system

References & Work History

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start required
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers (exceptions apply)

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge required for certain specialties (OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Radiology) but not for Ultrasound or Mammography techs
• Facility uses Epic for charting
• No parking fees for staff
• Block scheduling requests require prior approval
• Locals may be considered but at a reduced rate

This position is ideal for experienced CVICCU RNs with cardiac experience who hold a valid SC or Compact nursing license and current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications, seeking a 13-week travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting with a 1:2 patient ratio and day shifts.