Travel Contract

CVICU RN
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

$1,730-2,472/week
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CVICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job

Location

  • Columbia, South Carolina

Job Details

  • Night shift
  • 3x12-hour schedule
  • 36 hours per week
  • Every other weekend coverage
  • Patient ratio: 1:2
  • Scrub color: green or scrubs

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in South Carolina
  • CVICU (2 years of experience)
  • CVICU 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
  • NIHSS
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Additional Requirements

  • Driver’s license or state ID required for computer access and to carry while on duty
  • E-Verify or attestation required
  • Background check required
  • OFAC sanctions list search required
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM search required
  • HHS/OIG search required
  • Education verification required
  • Physical exam required
  • Fit mask / respirator fit test required
  • Negative TB or chest X-ray required
  • Drug testing required
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption required
  • Tetanus/diphtheria/Tdap required for high-risk areas
  • Rubeola, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B documentation required
  • TB questionnaire required annually
  • Badge photo required
  • Online orientation modules required
  • Pre-assignment testing required
  • CMS site documents required for RNs
  • Pass/fail testing required for RNs
  • Core training parts I, II, and III required annually

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 Cardiovascular ICU 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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