Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,890 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 24 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac ICU Travel Nursing Job in Columbia, South Carolina

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) with this 13-week travel nursing assignment in Columbia, South Carolina (zip code 29204). Join a leading acute care hospital and provide critical care to adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative healthcare environment. Columbia offers a vibrant arts scene, scenic parks, and renowned Southern hospitality—making it a top destination for travel nurses seeking rewarding South Carolina nursing jobs.

Travel Nurse Job Details

Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $1570–$1680

Assignment Length : 13 weeks (travel contract)

Start Date : November 24, 2025

Shift : 3x12-hour day shifts (7 : 00 AM – 7 : 30 PM)

Hours per Week : 36

Weekend Requirement : Every other weekend (12 weekend shifts per contract)

Setting : Cardiac ICU (CICU), adult and geriatric patient population

Unit Size : 4 beds (expanding to 16 beds)

Guaranteed Hours : Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Charting System : Epic EMR

Scrub Color : Royal Blue

Parking : Free parking pass for downtown lots and garages

ICU RN Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience (Cardiac ICU or critical care preferred)

Active South Carolina or Multi-State / Compact RN license (pending license with proof of application accepted)

Required Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Experience with Epic charting system preferred

Experience with CRRT (Prismax) preferred

Ability to float to MICU or other critical care units as needed

Flu vaccine required (medical / religious exemptions considered)

First-time travel nurses welcome!

ICU RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill cardiac patients in the CICU

Manage patient ratios of 1 : 1–2 to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes

Perform advanced ICU nursing skills : arterial line management, ventilator management, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, and care for patients on CRRT, ECMO, and Impella devices

Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias; manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction / failure

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams

Float to similar critical care units as needed to support patient care across the hospital

Participate in emergency response teams during hurricane season if required

Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career with this exceptional ICU RN job in Columbia, South Carolina!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #426293. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : ICU

About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

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