ICU
ICU Registered Nurse – 13-Week Contract
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in a high-acuity intensive care unit. You'll deliver direct patient care in a dynamic environment managing complex, critically ill patients requiring advanced nursing skills and clinical judgment.
Shift & Schedule
- 3x12-Hour Day Shift: 07:00 – 19:00
- Weekend Coverage Required
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours/week
Requirements
- Current RN license in South Carolina (active at time of submission; no pending licenses)
- Minimum 1 year ICU experience (first-time travelers welcome)
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Travel experience required
- COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed); flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
- Two supervisory references
Clinical Scope
You'll care for diverse, high-acuity patient populations including post-cardiac catheterization, acute stroke, trauma, GI bleed, COPD exacerbation, cardiac and respiratory arrest, overdose, withdrawal, neurosurgical, and end-of-life care. You'll manage ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, cardiac drips, vasoactive medications, EVD drains, and CRRT. Strong skills in dysrhythmia interpretation, ABG analysis, and multisystem organ failure management are essential.
Staffing & Support
- Float required within the hospital and to nearby affiliate facilities
- 12-hour orientation provided
- Interdisciplinary support: respiratory, pharmacy, rapid response, radiology, physical therapy, and unit secretary
- Self-scheduling model
Local Candidates: Accepted within 50-mile radius at local rates.