IMC/IICU Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (IMC / IICU) - Columbia, South Carolina

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position in Intermediate Intensive Care Unit (IICU) / Intermediate Medical Care (IMC)
• Adult patient population including trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology cases
• Unit acuity ratio: 1:3
• Unit receives direct admissions, ICU transfers, and escalations from Rapid Response Teams
• Special equipment includes patient re-positioners, ceiling lifts, and Airtaps

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years RN experience
• At least 1 completed travel assignment required
• Previous IICU/ICU experience with acuity of at least 1:3 required
• Ventilator experience required
• Medication management skills including titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia interpretation, and telemetry monitoring
• Progressive care settings experience (PCU, DOU, IMC, Stepdown) considered
• 1 year of EPIC charting experience required
• Must have critical care experience for first-time travelers (3 years specialty experience required)

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Floating required to other units or campuses as needed (limited to qualified areas)
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Locals accepted (radius rule applies)
• Must have active South Carolina or multistate nursing license (no pending licenses accepted)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only, cannot expire within 30 days of start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA, RQI, or ARC only, cannot expire within 30 days of start
• NIH Stroke Certification - required annually, cannot expire within 30 days of start
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI, MAB)
• Certification cards (not just proof of completion) required at start

Compliance & Testing

• Background check: 7-year history within 12 months of start, including multiple state and county searches
• Drug screen: 5-panel within 1 year, updated annually
• Physical exam: within 1 year, must attest ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years for high-risk areas)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 90 days)
  • Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved exemption (deadline applies)
• Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation
• Pre-assignment testing and online orientation modules required (must be completed timely)
• Medication and arrhythmia competency exams required for applicable units
• Annual core competencies and training (Parts I, II, III) required

Additional Notes

• Floating policy must be signed and renewed annually
• Badge photo required prior to start (passport style, specific background and lighting)
• Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication required for RNs in critical care and telemetry units
• Facility is a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, Magnet-recognized for nursing excellence

This position is ideal for experienced critical care nurses with strong ICU/IICU skills, ventilator experience, and proficiency in telemetry and medication management, seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.