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

Key Responsibilities Provide intensive and intermediate nursing care to pediatric patients ages 0–18 with medical and surgical diagnoses including respiratory compromise, trauma, post-operative care, and neurology/neurosurgery. Why Join Us Opportunity to work in a 28-bed PICU at a Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, and Magnet-designated hospital serving pediatric patients across the state.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location

Charleston, SC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive and intermediate nursing care to pediatric patients ages 0–18 with medical and surgical diagnoses including respiratory compromise, trauma, post-operative care, and neurology/neurosurgery
• Manage variable patient ratios (1:1, 1:2, or 1:3) within a mixed ICU and stepdown environment
• Support complex therapies including ventilatory and cardiac support, ECMO, CRRT, renal dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including Patient Care Technicians, Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, and Pediatric Pharmacists
• Float within scope of practice to meet unit needs as required
• Adhere to weekend scheduling requirements of up to 5 weekend shifts (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights) per 4-week schedule, including holiday coverage as applicable

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PICU nursing experience
• Active SC RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license (SC license must be active prior to start)
• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
• Current PALS certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records charting system

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
• Experience with CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a 28-bed PICU at a Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, and Magnet-designated hospital serving pediatric patients across the state
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this high-acuity, clinically rich contract opportunity