ICU

ICU Travel RN – North Charleston, SC

Nights | 13-Week Contract

This mixed ICU position offers travel RNs the chance to work in a clinically diverse, high-acuity critical care environment with exposure to both cardiovascular and neuroscience patient populations.

Shift & Schedule

• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required; holiday rotation with permanent staff
• Guaranteed hours: 48

Unit Overview

The ICU manages a complex patient mix including post-operative cardiac surgery (day 0 CABG), neuro-critical care, and medical/surgical ICU holds. Clinical scope includes:

• Impella, balloon pump, Swan-Ganz, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• CRRT
• Neuro procedures: aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, EVDs, intracranial bolt monitoring, and therapeutic hypothermia
• Head and neck flap post-operative care
• Administration of respiratory treatments (inhalers and nebulizers) outside the ICU
• Phlebotomy and telemetry interpretation

Float Policy

Travelers float first and may be assigned to the emergency department or PCU to manage ICU or PCU holds.

Handoff

Bedside shift report is required at every transfer of care.

Required Certifications

BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale

Preferred

BSN, TNCC, advanced critical care certifications

Dress Code

Navy uniform

Minimum Qualifications

• 36 months RN experience, including at least 12 months in an ICU

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred

The facility actively supports travelers interested in developing specialized cardiovascular or neuro ICU skill sets.