Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Days, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 1-2 patients
• On-call: May be placed on call for low census, but no additional call shifts required
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (approximately 12 shifts during contract)
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including sister units/facilities

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
• Preferred Equipment Experience: CRRT - Prismax

Work Environment & Facility Information

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free parking available with a parking pass; garages accommodate average SUV/truck
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Scheduling & Hours

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block Scheduling: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Must include SSN Trace, county checks outside SC, SC statewide, sex offender registry, national criminal, FACIS 3
  • Background check must be run within 90 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license must be active, unencumbered, and no pending actions
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required, including at least one from the same unit
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style color photo with solid light background, frontal view, cropped from shoulders up

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Must be completed within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to meet physical demands without restrictions
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; if positive history, chest x-ray required
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required via RespSafety virtual questionnaire

Competency & Training

• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and other competency exams as applicable
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2-6 hours depending on location) required before start
• Safety & Confidentiality: Completion of safety manual acknowledgement, confidentiality, and security agreements prior to start

Additional Notes

• Radiation Badge: Not required for this position
• Floating: May be required to float to like units or sister facilities within scope
• First Day Instructions: Sent after client clearance; all required modules must be completed before orientation or traveler will be sent home
• Local Candidates: Accepted on a case-by-case basis

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a specialized cardiac ICU setting with clear requirements for licensure, certifications, and health compliance, suitable for nurses with at least 2 years of experience in critical care nursing.