Pediatric Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) position at a Beacon Award-winning, Magnet-designated Level I Trauma Center requiring at least 2 years of Peds Cardiac ICU experience and an active SC or Compact RN license.

Details

• 29-bed Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) within a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated, academic teaching hospital
• Cares for patients with congenital heart disease of any age, with a blend of cardiac surgical and medical diagnoses; average daily census of 26
• Common procedures include cardiac surgery, Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD), heart transplant, cardiac catheterization, and medical cardiac diagnoses
• Unit provides ventilatory support, cardiac support, ECMO, CRRT, and other complex supportive therapies
• Pediatric palliative care available as needed
• Patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity
• All CVPICU beds are monitored beds
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Requires 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule with holiday rotation
• Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• Charting via Epic

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or Compact/Multi-State RN license required; candidates with a pending SC license may be considered
• Required certifications (AHA only): PALS and BLS
• Preferred certification (AHA only): ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience required
• Cardiovascular and pediatric nursing experience required
• VAD experience highly preferred
• SSN and Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• This unit is a Gold Beacon Award-winning CVPICU and has been recognized as #4 in the US News report and #1 in the nation for outcomes
• The CVPICU serves as the referral center for all major pediatric cardiac surgery in South Carolina
• Staffing team includes RNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Unit Secretaries, with ancillary support from Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, and Pediatric Pharmacists
• Completion of online modules is required prior to the start of the assignment (approximately 4 hours)
• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are considered local; non-local candidates are prioritized
• Previous permanent or PRN staff of the MUSC system must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this position
• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration and are subject to approval based on unit needs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply