CVICU RN Job in Columbia, SC

Prisma Health Richland Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This is a 91-day travel assignment beginning June 29, 2026, offering three 12-hour night shifts per week at $2,021.76 weekly.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with 1:2 patient ratios in the CVICU
• Care for post-sternotomy patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair, and aortic dissection
• Manage patients recovering from cardiothoracic procedures including carotid endarterectomy, lobectomy, and mediastinoscopy
• Monitor and manage advanced cardiac devices including CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Centrimag, VAD, and PA catheters
• Complete weekend coverage on a rotating every-other-weekend schedule
• Participate in floating to other qualified units as needed based on census demands

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license (Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience
• Prior travel nursing experience
• Active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of experience with EPIC EMR
• Current flu vaccination with no exemptions permitted
• Residency more than 100 miles from the facility or meeting specific distance requirements based on specialty

Additional Requirements

• 48 hours of facility-provided orientation
• Completion of all pre-assignment testing and modules within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
• Compliance with uniform requirement (green scrubs)

This assignment offers the opportunity to work in an acute-care cardiovascular setting with complex patient populations and specialized equipment. Ideal for experienced CVICU nurses seeking short-term travel placement.