CVICU RN

Grace Federal Solutions; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Federal Solutions is seeking a CVICU RN (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Nurse) for a night shift position in Columbia, South Carolina. The role involves continuous monitoring, managing life-support equipment, and administering complex medications while collaborating with critical care teams.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of two years of CVICU experience, hold dual certifications, and possess the required nursing education. Travel experience and specific cardiology skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Providing continuous monitoring and managing life-support equipment.
• Administering complex medications to stabilize patients.
• Rapid responses to emergencies.

Skills

Two years of experience in CVICU

Flu Vaccine Required

DUAL CERT (ECHO & VASCULAR)

Registered in vascular technology

Registered in echocardiography

ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certificates

IV Therapy Skills

Respiratory/Thoracic Skills

Cardiovascular Skills

Genitourinary/Renal Skills

Skills in continuous IV sedation

Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency response

Travel experience

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Job description

Job Title

CVICU RN (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Nurse)

Location

South Carolina (Columbia)

Contract Type

Traveler

Start Date

06/29/2026

Pay Range

Competitive

Role Overview

This role involves providing continuous monitoring, managing life-support equipment, and administering complex medications to stabilize patients. The role requires rapid responses to emergencies and close collaboration with surgeons, cardiologists, and critical care teams.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in CVICU required.
• Flu Vaccine Required - No Exemptions.
• DUAL CERT (ECHO & VASCULAR) IS REQUIRED.
• Registered in vascular technology (ARDMS-RVT or CCI-RVS).
• Registered in echocardiography (ARDMS-AE and/or ARDMS-PE or CCI-RCS).
• Certificates Required: ACLS / BLS / NIHSS.
• Any Charting System experience preferred.
• Education - Associate degree in Nursing. (Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred)
• IV Therapy Skills: Arterial line management, Blood Product Administration, Central line /care management, PICC line management
• Respiratory/Thoracic Skills: Assist with Chest Tube Insertion/Removal, BiPAP/CPAP management, Care of Ventilated Patient
• Cardiovascular Skills: Central Venous Pressure Monitoring (CVP), Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Epicardial Pacing Wire Care and Management, Post Cardiac Surgery (directly from the OR), Post Cardiac Surgery (Not directly from the OR), Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Sheath Removal, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Valve Repair/Replacement
• Genitourinary/Renal Skills: CVVHD/CRRT
• Skills: Continuous IV sedation, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips
• Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency response Skills: Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias
• Travel experience required.

Schedule

• Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Coverage: Every other
• Float: Required