CVICU Registered Nurse
Florence, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including holiday rotation
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to similar units or sister facilities, with agency staff floating first
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Local Travel Radius: 60 miles (local travelers not accepted)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Neuro experience required
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, and FACIS 3
  • International background checks required if applicable
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam updated annually, confirming ability to meet job demands
  • Immunizations or titers required for:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
    • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer)
    • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
    • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (T-spot or Quantiferon Gold accepted; 2-step PPD not accepted)
  • Annual TB questionnaire completion
  • Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31)
  • COVID-19 vaccination not required but highly preferred; vaccination records or declination form must be uploaded
• References & History:

  • Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
  • Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start
  • Complete employment application/resume
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency and other required competency exams must be completed

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation:

  • Completion of assigned online modules (approx. 4 hours) prior to start is mandatory; failure to complete results in being sent home
  • First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay platform access provided after clearance
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required (frontal view, shoulders up, solid light background)
• Acknowledgments & Agreements: Must sign assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual review, systems user agreement, and user access request prior to start
• Parking: Free parking available
• Uniform: Royal blue scrubs

Important Notes

• Hurricane Season: From June through November, all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams; candidates should avoid confirming new or extension assignments during this period if this is a concern.
• Local Candidates: Not accepted for this position.
• Block Scheduling: May be requested but not guaranteed.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU nurses with cardiac and neuro skills who are comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced acute care environment using Epic EHR. Prior travel experience is required (first-time travelers not accepted).