Job Opportunity – ICU Registered Nurse – South Carolina
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Location: South Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, day shift; weekend coverage required; float coverage to CICU and other units as needed
Highlights:
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Dynamic ICU environment with diverse patient population including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and trauma cases
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2:1 patient ratio experience required; collaborative interdisciplinary team support
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Epic charting system utilized; 12-hour paid orientation provided
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Opportunity to work with advanced equipment including CRRT, targeted temperature management, and EKOS
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Previous travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted with minimum 1 year of experience
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Comprehensive support services including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and phlebotomy
Requirements:
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Active South Carolina RN license at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted)
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Minimum 1.5 years of ICU nursing experience
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Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
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Epic charting system experience required
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Previous travel nursing experience required
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Two supervisory references required
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COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions and declinations allowed)
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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Must reside outside 50-mile radius from facility
Essential Clinical Skills:
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Interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias
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Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
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Arterial line and central line management
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Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips; continuous IV sedation
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BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients
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Interpretation of arterial blood gases
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Suctioning techniques (ETT, NT) and isolation precautions
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Experience with specialized procedures: chest tube insertion, EVD drains, CRRT, acute stroke care, and targeted temperature management
Patient Population:
Provide care for patients with complex diagnoses including GI bleed, COPD exacerbation, cardiac and respiratory arrest, overdose, CIWA/withdrawal management, neurosurgical and surgical cases, post-cardiac catheterization, end-of-life care, organ procurement, acute stroke, trauma, and targeted temperature management.
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This ICU position offers the chance to enhance your critical care skills in a fast-paced environment with a wide variety of complex patient presentations. You'll work alongside dedicated interdisciplinary teams committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes, while gaining experience with advanced life-support equipment and specialized procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced travel nurses seeking professional growth in a supportive and well-resourced critical care setting.
Additional Information:
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Pre-start online modules required (approximately 2 hours, completed prior to first shift)
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Time off requests must be submitted and approved prior to assignment start; minimal time off preferred in first two weeks
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Holiday coverage may be required
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Former permanent staff must be away from facility for 5 years before eligible for travel assignment
