CICU Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: CICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Critical Care Unit (CICU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 1-2 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (12 shifts during contract)
• On-call: Possible low census on-call, but no additional call shifts required
• Floating: Yes, may float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Experience & Licensure Requirements

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

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Preferred Equipment Experience: CRRT - Prismax

Work Environment & Facility Information

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free parking available with a pass; garages and lots nearby
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Scheduling & Hours

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block Scheduling: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs

Important Notes

• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June - November), with peak activity in August and September. Travelers should consider this before accepting assignments during this period.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
  • Must include SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • 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 for active, unencumbered license
  • SC RN license processing time: 3-5 weeks (longer for international education)
  • Temporary "walk-through" license option available under certain conditions

• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs

• References:

  • Proof of 2 clinical references required
  • At least one reference must be from the same unit as assignment

• Employment History: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if verification attempts exhausted

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually; must confirm ability to meet physical demands without restrictions
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if low titer
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; follow-up for past positives 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

Certifications & Competencies

• Additional Certifications (as applicable):

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for MS and ER units
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) except not required for ER RNs
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • NIH Stroke Certification required for ER and possibly other units
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and other competency exams required as applicable

Facility Specific Requirements

• Orientation: Completion of online modules prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style color photo with solid light background required
• Employee Forms: Confidentiality, security agreements, contractor forms, and ID badge requests must be completed prior to start
• First Day Instructions: Provided after clearance; includes OurDay platform access for vaccine documentation and training modules

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge not required for this position
• Floating within similar units expected
• Locals may be considered but at a reduced rate (not relevant for healthcare workers considering the job)

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of critical care experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced acute care environment and are open to travel assignments.