Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Charleston, SC

Why Join Us Opportunity to gain broad pediatric critical care experience by floating across multiple specialized pediatric units including CVPICU, NICU, and PICU. Active South Carolina RN License or Multi-State/Compact RN License (SC license must be active prior to start date; candidates with a pending SC license may be considered with proof of application or eligibility for the SC walk-through process).

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PICU (Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool)

Location

Charleston, SC | Acute Care – Pediatric Units

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Pediatric Critical Care setting with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 to 1:3
• Float within scope of practice across all pediatric units including CVPICU, NICU, and PICU to meet facility needs
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotation as scheduled
• Adhere to all facility compliance requirements including pre-start modules (approximately 4 hours, completed pre-start and non-billable)
• During hurricane season (June–November), be prepared for potential assignment to emergency response teams as required by the facility

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric ICU (PICU) experience required
• Active South Carolina RN License or Multi-State/Compact RN License (SC license must be active prior to start date; candidates with a pending SC license may be considered with proof of application or eligibility for the SC walk-through process)
• BLS certification required – American Heart Association (AHA) only
• PALS certification required – American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be considered as a non-local candidate; local candidates within 60 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Previous permanent or PRN staff must have been separated from the facility system for at least 1 year before being eligible to return as a traveler

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
• Experience with CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
• Familiarity with multi-unit float pool environments within a pediatric hospital setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to gain broad pediatric critical care experience by floating across multiple specialized pediatric units including CVPICU, NICU, and PICU
• Work within a well-established pediatric acute care environment with structured scheduling and clear compliance expectations