Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

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

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7 AM, Nights)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Rotation: Yes
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, may float within scope to like units/sister facilities (agency floats first)

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of cardiac nursing experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active prior to start
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (AHA or ARC only)
  • BLS (AHA or ARC only)
  • NIH Stroke Certification

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 276
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• 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: Approval can be requested but not guaranteed

Important Notes

• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time. Avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August-September) if this is a concern.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, international searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Not required for this facility
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license only
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for patient-facing roles
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Work History Verification: Not required for this facility

Certifications & Competencies

• Additional Certifications (as applicable):

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • IV Therapy Certification (for select LPNs)
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and other competency exams as required

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4 hours for Florence location
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required
• Acknowledgments & Agreements: Various facility-specific forms and agreements must be signed prior to start (e.g., Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Job Description)

Additional Notes

• Facility may accommodate block scheduling upon approval.
• Floating may be required to meet unit needs.
• Facility allows locals on a case-by-case basis.
• Travelers must comply with all health, background, and credentialing requirements prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with cardiac experience and prior travel contract experience looking for a night shift travel assignment in South Carolina.