CVICU Registered Nurse
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Rotation: Yes
• On-call: No
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units/sister facilities as needed (agency staff float first)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may cancel 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local Travel: No local travelers accepted; 60-mile local radius

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
• Cardiac and neuro experience, including cardiology and neurology expertise
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements

• First-time travelers: Not accepted; prior travel experience required
• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam updated annually confirming ability to meet job demands
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (vaccination or declination accepted)
  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days; chest x-ray if positive)
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
  • Annual respirator medical clearance required for patient-facing staff
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers preferred (not required for this facility)

Orientation and Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4 hours for this location
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo required
• Acknowledgments and Agreements: Candidates must review and sign facility-specific documents including assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, systems user agreement, and HIPAA confidentiality agreement prior to start
• User Access: User access request form must be completed
• Emergency Preparedness: During hurricane season (June–November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams; consider this before accepting assignment

Notes

• Facility is an acute care hospital with 276 staffed beds
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Radiation badge may be required depending on unit (not specified for CVICU)

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with strong cardiac and neurological skills, who have prior travel contract experience and are licensed in South Carolina or hold a compact license. Night shift availability and flexibility to float are essential.