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

Travel/Contract ICU Registered Nurse (CICU RN)

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital

Position Details

• Specialty: Critical Care / CICU Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 to 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (12 shifts during contract)
• On-call: May be placed on call for low census, but additional call shifts are not required
• Floating: Yes, may float within scope to like units or sister facilities
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience
• License: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State Compact RN license
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• Preferred Experience: CRRT - Prismax equipment experience preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals: Accepted on a case-by-case basis

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2-6 hours depending on location) is mandatory before starting
• Must complete First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to orientation
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, solid light background, frontal view)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to work without restrictions
• Respirator medical clearance required annually (RespSafety virtual questionnaire)
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption during flu season (Aug-April)
• COVID-19 vaccines highly preferred; if declined, must complete MUSC Vaccination Declination form
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Background & Verification

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Employment verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• Primary source license verification confirming active, unencumbered SC RN license
• References: Minimum 2 clinical references, including at least one from the unit applying for

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge not required for CICU RN
• Must complete facility-specific confidentiality, security, contractor forms, and job description prior to start
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; peak months August-September
• Facility uses Epic for charting

This position is suitable for ICU RNs with at least 2 years of critical care experience, who hold a valid SC or compact RN license, and possess required certifications. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.