Travel Pediatric Critical Care Float RN - PICU - $2,002 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Charleston, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric ICU RN for a night shift float pool position requiring 2 years of PICU experience and SC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Pediatric Critical Care float pool position within the PICU
• Patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:3
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week
• Required to work every other weekend and participate in holiday rotation
• Floats within scope to all pediatric units including CVPICU, NICU, and PICU
• Block scheduling may be accommodated pending manager approval based on unit needs
• Facility may cancel up to 1 shift per 2 weeks

Requirements

• Active SC or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• BLS and PALS certifications required (American Heart Association only)
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric ICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with ECMO and CRRT preferred
• Skilled in medication administration including anti-seizure medications, continuous sedation, and IV vasopressors
• Proficient in pediatric dosage calculations
• Experience managing BiPAP/CPAP and caring for ventilated patients
• Skilled in acute airway care, ABG interpretation, and chest tube management
• Experience with central line, implanted line, and PICC line management
• Knowledge of ICP monitoring
• Skilled in interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias
• Knowledge of infection control, isolation precautions, and PPE use
• Social Security Number required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers with the required PICU experience will be considered
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius to be considered at the standard travel rate; local candidates may be considered case-by-case at a reduced rate
• Previous MUSC perm or PRN staff must be separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of consideration, with approval based on unit needs
• Pre-start modules average approximately 4 hours and must be completed before the start date
• During hurricane season (June through November, peaking in August and September), staff may be assigned to emergency response duties

American Traveler Job ID #P-771121. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

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