Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $1,788 per week in Charleston, SC

Job Title: RN Profession: Nursing Specialty: ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 07:00-19:00 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in an ICU setting License: RN License in the applicable state Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale Must-Have: Ability to care for up to 1-3 ICU patients. Comfort in managing patients on ventilators. Proficiency in reading telemetry strips. Prior CVICU experience. Experience with advanced skills such as CRRT and advanced hemodynamics. Description: Travelers will be scheduled in accordance with facility policy. Expectation to work every other weekend and holidays in rotation. The ICU has 28 beds with patient ratios of 1:2 and 1:3. Staffing includes RNs and the use of mobile phones and computer workstations. Documentation is completed via Meditech. Scheduling includes 3 - 12 hour shifts per week. Travelers may be floated to emergency departments or PCU as needed. Bedside shift report is utilized for patient handoffs. Candidates should have experience with post-operative CABG, impellas, balloon pumps, and advanced hemodynamics. Experience with neuro procedures, including EVDs and induced hypothermia, is preferred. A BSN is preferred, as well as additional advanced certifications. Nurses administer breathing treatments outside of the ICU. This facility emphasizes supportive management and teamwork. There are opportunities for training in Neuro ICU and Cardiovascular ICU care. This location offers a rich cultural environment with historical sites and outdoor activities. Work-life balance is highlighted as a top reason to choose this opportunity.