CVPICU Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 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 pediatric cardiac ICU experience and an active SC or Compact RN license.

Details

• 29-bed Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) in a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital
• Cares for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease of any age, including cardiac surgical and medical diagnoses, with an average daily census of 26
• Common procedures include cardiac surgery, ventricular assist devices (VAD), heart transplantation, cardiac catheterization, and associated medical cardiac diagnoses
• Unit provides ventilatory and cardiac support including ECMO and CRRT, as well as other complex supportive therapies
• Patient-to-nurse ratios of 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 to meet facility needs is required
• Charting is done in Epic
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or Compact/Multi-State RN license required; candidates with a pending SC license may be considered
• Required certifications: PALS and BLS — AHA-issued only
• Preferred certification: ACLS — AHA-issued only
• 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 is a Gold Beacon Award-winning unit, ranked #4 in the U.S. and #1 in the nation for outcomes by U.S. News & World Report
• Serves as the referral center for all major pediatric cardiac surgery in South Carolina
• Pediatric palliative care is available on the unit as needed
• Team includes RNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Unit Secretaries, with ancillary support from Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, and Pediatric Pharmacists
• Online modules must be completed prior to the start of the assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this position
• Candidates who were previously permanent or PRN staff at any MUSC location must have been separated from the MUSC system for at least 1 year before being eligible
• All requested time off (RTO) must be provided at the time of consideration; approval is based on unit needs
• Local candidates (within 60 miles of the facility) are accepted; non-local candidates are prioritized
• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are considered local and will be offered a local pay rate