ICU 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 Unit (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: Possible low census on-call, but no additional call shifts required
• Floating: Yes, may float within scope to like units or sister facilities

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in an Acute Care setting

Additional Requirements

• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required
• Must be able to work every other weekend
• May be placed on call for low census but no mandatory additional call shifts
• Must be willing to float within scope to similar units or sister facilities

Orientation and Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approximately 2-6 hours depending on unit) prior to start
• Upload COVID vaccination records if available; if not, must complete vaccination declination form
• Flu vaccination required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, cleared to work without restrictions
• Respirator medical clearance required annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Background checks including 7 years of work/living history, criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions
• Education verification and licensure primary source verification required
• Proof of 2 clinical references, including at least one from the unit to be worked on
• Employment application/resume with no unaccounted gaps and full PTO/contract history

Work Environment and Other Notes

• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Free parking available with facility-issued pass
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; travelers should consider this before accepting assignment

Health and Safety Requirements

• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or appropriate follow-up for positive history
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• Physical assessment and lab panels required for sterile processing roles (not applicable here)

Scheduling and Hours

• Guaranteed hours with allowance for facility to call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with night shifts and weekend requirements. The role requires standard critical care certifications and licensure, with flexibility to float to related units.