CVICU Registered Nurse
Florence, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVICU RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) RN
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7 AM, Nights)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including holiday rotation
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units/sister facilities; agency staff floats first

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year required (preferably 2 years)
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Licenses: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (AHA or ARC only)
  • BLS (AHA or ARC only)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Experience Required: Cardiac and Neuro experience

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 276
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free

Scheduling & Hours

• Block Schedule: May request approval prior to assignment (not guaranteed)
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Local Travelers: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required Documentation & Compliance

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 for renewals
• Education verification not required for this facility

Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Certification required and must be valid beyond 30 days from start
• PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM certifications as applicable (check with team)
• Chemo certification NOT required for this location
• State license verification and NURSYS verification required
• IV Therapy certification required for select LPNs if applicable

Health Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
• Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator medical clearance annually for patient-facing roles

Facility Specific Documents

• Photo for badge (passport-style, frontal view)
• Signed assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, systems user agreement, user access request, job description, HIPAA confidentiality agreement
• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system

History & Verification

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Radiation badge required for certain departments (OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Radiology) but NOT for MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound
• Work history verification not required for this facility

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have all required licenses and certifications valid beyond 30 days from start date
• Floating expectations are consistent with current staff nurses
• Facility allows one shift call-off every two weeks
• Local candidates are not accepted for this travel assignment
• Orientation modules must be completed on a computer/laptop, not a phone
• Flu vaccine documentation deadline is December 5th during flu season; failure to comply may result in leave without pay

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with cardiac and neuro experience who hold a valid SC or Compact RN license and are comfortable working night shifts with floating responsibilities in an acute care setting.