ICU Registered Nurse
Charleston, South Carolina
Trident Medical Center

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care in a 28-bed mixed ICU unit with patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:3, including holding inpatient PCU/med-surg admissions.
• Expected to work 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend and holidays on a rotating schedule.
• Travelers are the first to float and may be assigned to Emergency Department or PCU to manage ICU or PCU holds.
• Bedside shift report is required for every patient handoff.

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Manage up to 1-3 ICU patients, including ventilated patients.
• Proficient in reading telemetry strips.
• Administer respiratory treatments (inhalers, nebulizers) outside the ICU.
• Procedures include care for post-op day 0 CABG patients, Impellas, balloon pumps, Swan-Ganz catheters, advanced hemodynamics, neuro procedures (aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, EVDs, bolts, Codman), and use of Artic Sun for induced hypothermia.
• Advanced skills needed: CRRT, advanced hemodynamics, phlebotomy.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 3 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including ICU experience within the last year
• One completed travel nursing assignment
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Comfort managing patients on ventilators
• Experience with CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), advanced hemodynamics, and phlebotomy
• Ability to administer breathing treatments (inhalers and nebulizers)
• Experience caring for post-operative CABG patients
• Experience with Impella devices, balloon pumps, Swan-Ganz catheters, and EVDs (External Ventricular Drains)

Work Environment & Equipment

• Unit uses mobile phones for each care team member and mobile computer workstations on wheels.
• Documentation system: Meditech.
• Dress code: Navy uniform required.

Additional Information

• Opportunity to train in Neuro ICU and Cardiovascular ICU nursing, including care for patients with head and neck flap procedures.
• The unit is one of 14 programs nationally offering specialized training in these areas.
• Supportive management, emphasis on teamwork, and excellent work-life balance reported by staff.

Location Highlights

• Charleston offers rich cultural experiences with museums, historic sites, and outdoor aquatic activities such as boat tours and kayaking.
• Coastal city with southern charm and beach access.

Scheduling & Hours

• 48 hours per week, typically 3 twelve-hour shifts.
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

Note: Prior travel experience is preferred but not explicitly required.