Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,500 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel assignment in Charleston, South Carolina. This role involves providing specialized cardiovascular ICU care to adults in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will manage ventilated patients, perform advanced hemodynamics, and participate in post-operative cardiac procedures, with 12-hour nights and 48 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 36 months of RN experience, with at least 1 year in an ICU environment.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications.
• Care for 1-3 ICU patients, manage ventilators, read telemetry strips.
• Experience with post-op cardiac procedures (CABG, Impella, balloon pumps).
• Proficiency with Meditech electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care to adult patients in a mixed ICU setting.
• Manage ventilated patients and perform advanced hemodynamics.
• Support post-operative cardiac procedures in a fast-paced environment.
• Float to ED and PCU to support patient needs as required.

Skills

ICU experience

Ventilated patient care

Telemetry interpretation

Education

BSN degree

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Charleston, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Cardiovascular Nurse, North Charleston, SC This position involves providing specialized critical care to a diverse adult patient population in a 28-bed mixed ICU setting. The role requires delivering high-quality nursing services, including managing ventilated patients, performing advanced hemodynamics, and supporting post-operative cardiac procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Location: North Charleston, SC
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: 36 months of RN experience, with at least one year in an ICU environment; current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale; ability to care for 1-3 ICU patients, manage ventilators, read telemetry strips, and perform procedures such as post-op CABG, Impella, balloon pumps, Swan Ganz, and neuro procedures for aneurysmal hemorrhage; proficiency in Meditech electronic documentation system.
• Preferred Qualifications: BSN degree; advanced certifications such as TNCC; prior travel nursing experience in a facility using Meditech.
• Additional Information: The role involves floating to various units, including the emergency department and Progressive Care Unit, to support patient needs. Candidates should be comfortable handling complex neuro and cardiovascular cases, including those requiring CRRT, advanced hemodynamics, and bedside shift reports. The position offers opportunities for training in neuro ICU or cardiovascular ICU specialties and handling head/neck flap procedures.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1311052. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus