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Unit: ICU, mixed, 28 beds
Patient ratios: 1:2 and 1:3, including inpatient PCU and med-surg admissions
Staffing: RNs
Equipment: Mobile phone for each care team member and a mobile computer workstation on wheels
Documentation system: Meditech
Shift report: Bedside shift report with every patient handoff

Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend and holidays in rotation with hospital employees
Float policy: Travelers are the first to float and may be sent to the emergency department or PCU to care for PCU or ICU holds

Advanced skills needed: CRRT, advanced hemodynamics, phlebotomy, and administering breathing treatments outside the ICU (inhalers and nebulizers)
Procedures performed on unit: Post-op day 0 CABG (fresh heart from OR), impellas, balloon pumps, Swan Ganz, neuro procedures for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, EVDs, bolts (Codman), and Artic Sun with induced hypothermia

Training offered for travelers interested in becoming a Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU nurse
Training available for care of patients with head and neck flap procedures

Facility

2.7rating(92 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Trident Medical Center

Anonymous

ICU - Intensive Care Unit (RN)

Staff Position

4.0rating

Review of Trident Medical Center on Nov 3, 2026

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ADDRESS9330 Medical Plaza DriveCharleston, SC 29406

Cost of Living

Weather

Average summer highs range from 85°F to 90°F, while winter lows range from 38°F to 42°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may require some effort to find due to high demand, especially during tourist seasons.

Transportation

Charleston is car-friendly, but traffic can be congested in certain areas.
Public transportation options include buses and shuttles, but they may not cover all areas of the city.

Demographics

Charleston has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen-rich environment and potential exposure to tropical diseases.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the city's popularity.

Things to Do

Charleston offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants serving delicious southern flavors.
It also has a rich arts and music culture, with frequent festivals and world-class galleries.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like paddleboarding, kayaking, surfing, fishing, and golfing, as well as exploring the beautiful beaches and natural habitats.

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