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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) position at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Peds Cardiac ICU experience and an active SC or Compact RN license.

Details

• 29-bed Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) at a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital
• Cares for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease of any age, including both cardiac surgical and medical diagnoses, with an average daily census of 26
• Common procedures include cardiac surgery, VAD, heart transplant, cardiac catheterization, and complex medical cardiac diagnoses
• Unit provides ventilatory and cardiac support, ECMO, CRRT, and additional complex supportive therapies; all beds are monitored
• Patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule, with holiday rotation
• Floating within scope is required to meet facility needs
• Charting is performed in Epic

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or Compact/Multi-State RN license required; candidates with a pending SC license may be considered but must be active prior to start
• 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
• Social Security Number and Driver's License required for consideration
• Two professional supervisor references from within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• This unit is a Gold Beacon Award-winning CVPICU and is ranked #4 in the US and #1 in the nation for outcomes
• Serves as the referral center for all major pediatric cardiac surgery in South Carolina
• Interdisciplinary team includes RNs, Patient Care Technicians, Unit Secretaries, Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, and Pediatric Pharmacists; pediatric palliative care is available as needed
• Orientation modules are completed prior to the start date
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked as permanent staff or PRN at any MUSC location must have been separated from the system for at least 1 year before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this unit
• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are considered local; non-local candidates are prioritized, though local candidates will be considered
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration; approval is based on unit needs
• A parking permit is available for a one-time $20 registration fee, valid for the designated parking garage only