Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVICCU RN)

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

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

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Cardiac experience required
• South Carolina RN license or Compact license must be active prior to start
• First-time travelers not accepted

Required Certifications

• ACLS (American Heart Association or ARC only)
• BLS (American Heart Association or ARC only)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, TNCC, EFM) — verify with unit-specific job description

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Facility with 276 staffed beds
• Electronic Health Record system: Epic
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking available
• Local radius: 60 miles
• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Scheduling & Hours

• Block scheduling requests can be made but are not guaranteed
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

Important Notes

• During hurricane season (June - November, peak in August and September), all staff including contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams. New or extension assignments during this time should be considered carefully.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• 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, and international searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts may be required as placeholder if verification is pending
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers check required for subcontractors

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 vaccinations highly preferred but not required; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator medical clearance annually for patient-facing staff

Certifications & Licenses

• Must have current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications valid beyond 30 days from start date
• South Carolina RN license primary source verification required; walk-through/temp license option available for eligible candidates
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• IV Therapy certification required for select LPNs if applicable

Facility-Specific Documents & Orientation

• Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours for Florence)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Signed assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, system user agreement, user access request, job description, HIPAA confidentiality agreement, and employee info forms required prior to start
• MINI orientation review and acknowledgement required
• Flu and COVID vaccination documentation must be uploaded into OurDay platform

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Radiation badge required for certain departments (OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Radiology) but not for Ultrasound or Mammography techs

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract RN position in the CVICCU at an acute care hospital in Florence, SC. The role requires night shifts with a 1:2 patient ratio, cardiac experience, and specific certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. Candidates must hold a valid SC or Compact RN license and have at least one year of experience. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory. Orientation and training modules must be completed before starting. Candidates should be prepared for potential emergency assignments during hurricane season.