Job Opportunity – ICU Registered Nurse – South Carolina
Start Date: September 28, 2026
Location: Charleston region, South Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, every other weekend, holiday rotation per facility policy
Highlights:
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28-bed mixed ICU with patient ratios of 1:2 to 1:3, including ICU and PCU holds
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Advanced critical care case mix: post-op CABG, impellas, balloon pumps, Swan Ganz, CRRT, and advanced hemodynamics
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Specialized neuro and cardiovascular ICU experience available, including EVDs, bolts, Arctic Sun therapy, and aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage care
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Opportunity to train in head and neck flap procedures through one of only 14 programs nationwide
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Meditech EMR system; bedside shift report for all patient handoffs
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Modern equipment including mobile phones for each care team member and computer workstations on wheels
Requirements:
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Active RN license in good standing
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36 months RN experience, with at least 12 months in an ICU setting
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Prior CVICU experience required
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BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
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At least one previous successful travel nursing assignment preferred, ideally with Meditech experience
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Proficient in reading telemetry strips and managing ventilator patients
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Ability to perform bedside shift report and care for up to 3 ICU patients
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BSN preferred; advanced certifications and TNCC certification preferred
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Comfortable with CRRT, advanced hemodynamics, phlebotomy, and administering respiratory treatments
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to expand your critical care expertise in both neuro and cardiovascular ICU specialties at a Level II Trauma Center. The facility is recognized for its Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center accreditations, and features specialized services including a Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic and advanced robotic surgery institute. Travelers will work alongside a supportive, experienced team with excellent work-life balance while serving patients in the beautiful, historic Charleston region. This coastal community offers rich southern charm, world-class museums, waterfront activities, and nearby beaches, making it an ideal location for both professional growth and personal enjoyment.
