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Cardiac ICU RN
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

$1,676-2,091/week

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Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Job Overview

Travel/contract RN position in Columbia, South Carolina
Night shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
13-week contract
Patient ratio: 2:1

Clinical Setting

Cardiac/medical intensive care with some step-down overflow
Common patient needs include advanced cardiac devices and monitoring such as LVAD, Impella, IABP, TVP, vents, CRRT, invasive lines, and hemodynamic monitoring

Required Qualifications

Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Valid RN license in South Carolina
CCU - Coronary Care (1 year of experience)
CCU - Coronary Care experience within the last year
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience with Epic
Ability to interpret dysrhythmias
Ability to manage dysrhythmias
Experience with post-cardiac surgery patients not directly from the OR
Experience with pre/post cardiac cath or intervention
Sheath removal experience

Additional Hiring Requirements

Driver’s license or state ID
E-Verify or attestation
7-year background check
OFAC sanctions search
EPLS/GSA/SAM search
HHS/OIG search
Education verification
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Negative TB screening within 90 days of start
Drug screen within 1 year of start
Flu vaccine documentation or approved exemption
Required onboarding/testing and facility documents before start

Facility

Palmetto Health Richland

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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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