Travel CVICU RN - $1,894 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2 years of CVICU experience and a SC or compact RN license.

Details

• CVICU unit in a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• Floating to other units/campuses required based on census needs, within demonstrated competencies

Requirements

• Active RN license (SC or compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Associate degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• 1+ years of recent experience in CVICU strongly preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Epic EMR required
• Proficiency in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory failure care
• Experience with post cardiac surgery care, IABP, CVP monitoring, and cardiac drip titration
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and IV insulin protocols
• Skilled in 12-lead EKG acquisition and cardiac monitoring

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular ICU patients including post-cardiac surgery and cardiac intervention cases
• Green scrubs required
• Orientation held every Monday with annual compliance requirements
• Pre-assignment testing and modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
• Travelers must reside more than 100 miles from any facility within the health system to be eligible, with reduced eligibility distances for certain ICU and specialty roles
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-756824. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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