Cardiac ICU RN
Columbia, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,786/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Job Overview
- Travel/contract RN position in Columbia, South Carolina
- Night shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- 13-week contract
- Patient ratio: 2:1
Clinical Setting
- Cardiac/medical intensive care with some step-down overflow
- Common patient needs include advanced cardiac devices and monitoring such as LVAD, Impella, IABP, TVP, vents, CRRT, invasive lines, and hemodynamic monitoring
Required Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Valid RN license in South Carolina
- CCU - Coronary Care (1 year of experience)
- CCU - Coronary Care experience within the last year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Experience with Epic
- Ability to interpret dysrhythmias
- Ability to manage dysrhythmias
- Experience with post-cardiac surgery patients not directly from the OR
- Experience with pre/post cardiac cath or intervention
- Sheath removal experience
Additional Hiring Requirements
- Driver’s license or state ID
- E-Verify or attestation
- 7-year background check
- OFAC sanctions search
- EPLS/GSA/SAM search
- HHS/OIG search
- Education verification
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Negative TB screening within 90 days of start
- Drug screen within 1 year of start
- Flu vaccine documentation or approved exemption
- Required onboarding/testing and facility documents before start
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Columbia, SC
As a Travel Coronary Care Nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
- Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
- Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
- Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
- Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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