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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 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) within a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital
• Cares for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease of all ages, including both cardiac surgical and medical diagnoses, with an average daily census of 26
• Serves as the referral center for all major pediatric cardiac surgery in South Carolina
• Common procedures include cardiac surgery, ventricular assist devices (VAD), heart transplant, cardiac catheterization, and complex medical cardiac diagnoses
• Unit supports ECMO, CRRT, ventilatory and cardiac support, and additional complex therapies; pediatric palliative care is available as needed
• All CVPICU beds are monitored beds
• Patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Requires 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule and participation in a holiday rotation
• Floating within scope of practice to meet facility needs may be required
• Charting system: Epic
• On-call is not required

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or Compact (multi-state) RN license; 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 (CV) and pediatric nursing experience required
• VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) 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 has earned the 'Gold' Beacon Award and is ranked #4 in the US and #1 in the nation for outcomes
• Multidisciplinary team includes RNs, Patient Care Technicians, Unit Secretaries, Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, and Pediatric Pharmacists
• Orientation modules are completed prior to the start of the assignment
• Former permanent or PRN staff at any MUSC facility must have been separated from the system for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• All RTO requests must be submitted at time of consideration; approval is based on unit needs
• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are considered local; non-local candidates are prioritized
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply