Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Columbia, SC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,871/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Registered Nurse – ICU (Cardiac)
Location
Columbia, SC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to cardiac and medical intensive care patients, including some step-down overflow
- Manage and monitor advanced cardiac devices including LVAD, Impella, IABP, and Temporary Ventricular Pacing (TVP)
- Operate and monitor ventilators, CRRT, invasive lines, and hemodynamic monitoring equipment
- Perform interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Provide pre- and post-cardiac catheterization/intervention care, including sheath removal
- Care for post-cardiac surgery patients (not directly from the OR) at a 2:1 patient ratio
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- ACLS and BLS certifications required
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a Cardiac ICU setting (CVICU, CCU, or strong Cardiopulmonary ICU strongly required)
- Minimum 1 year of experience with Epic EMR
- Must reside more than 100 miles from the contracted campus to be eligible at full rate; candidates residing 50–99.9 miles away may be considered at a reduced rate; candidates under 50 miles are not eligible for this position
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Hands-on experience with Impella and IABP management
- Experience with CRRT and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
- Background in CVICU or dedicated cardiac surgery step-down environments
Why Join Us
- Orientation provided every Monday with a structured onboarding process to set travelers up for success
- Pre-assignment modules are billable (up to 16 hours), recognizing your time investment before your start date
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
About Columbia, SC
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
- Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
- Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
- Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
- Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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