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CCU Registered Nurse
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

$1,656-2,117/week

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Job Opportunity: CCU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Strong cardiac ICU experience required, typically from CCU or CVICU.
Experience with advanced cardiac devices and cardiac diagnoses such as LVAD, Impella, IABP, TVP.
Care for cardiac/medical intensive care patients and some step-down overflow.
Skills needed: management of Impella, IABP, ventilators, CRRT, invasive lines, hemodynamic monitoring.
Required competencies include: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Certification, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, post-cardiac surgery care (not directly from OR), pre/post cardiac catheterization/intervention, and sheath removal.
Patient ratio experience: 2:1.
Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year.
Strong cardiac ICU experience including CCU (Coronary Care Unit) experience.
Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias.
Experience with sheath removal.

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Short Term Acute Care
700 beds

ADDRESS5 Richland Medical Park DriveColumbia, SC 29203

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Coronary Care Nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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