Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,025 per week in Columbia, SC

Job Opportunity – Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse – South Carolina

Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week, 2:1 patient ratio, weekend coverage required, standby on-call without call pay. Float to ICUs and Cardiac Telemetry as needed.

Highlights:

• Strong cardiac ICU focus with advanced cardiac devices including LVAD, Impella, IABP, and temporary ventricular pacing
• Cardiac and medical intensive care patients with hemodynamic monitoring, invasive lines, CRRT, and ventilator management
• 19-bed unit with daily census of 16, includes some step-down overflow patients
• Epic EMR system (1 year experience required)
• 72-hour orientation period; pre-assignment modules reimbursable up to 16 hours
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU or strong CCU/Cardiopulmonary ICU experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Demonstrated competency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with post-cardiac surgery care, pre/post cardiac catheterization, and sheath removal
• 2:1 patient ratio experience required
• 1 year minimum experience with Epic EMR
• Proficiency with advanced cardiac devices and hemodynamic monitoring
• Skills in arterial line management, central line care, continuous IV sedation, blood product administration, and vasoactive/cardiac drip titration
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
• Must reside 100+ miles from facility, or meet specific distance and rate adjustment criteria

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work with a specialized cardiac ICU population utilizing cutting-edge cardiac technology and advanced interventions. You'll be part of a collaborative team supported by comprehensive ancillary services, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional critical care to complex cardiovascular and medical ICU patients. This role is ideal for experienced cardiac critical care nurses seeking to advance their expertise with high-acuity patients and state-of-the-art cardiac support devices.