Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric ICU (PICU) Registered Nurse on a travel assignment in Charleston, South Carolina (29401). This top-rated healthcare job offers you the opportunity to provide critical care to children in a leading hospital while enjoying the historic charm and coastal beauty of Charleston. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in pediatric nursing today!

PICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Charleston, SC 29401 (South Carolina pediatric nursing jobs)
• Healthcare Setting: Pediatric ICU Float Pool (PICU, CVPICU, NICU)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Start Date: November 3, 2025
• End Date: February 2, 2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; holiday rotation required
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 / 1:3
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1680 - $1800

Pediatric ICU Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Pediatric ICU (PICU) nursing experience required
• Active South Carolina RN License or Multi-State/Compact State Registered Nurse License (must be active prior to start)
• BLS and PALS certifications (AHA required)
• Experience with ECMO and CRRT preferred
• Proficient in pediatric critical care skills: anti-seizure medications, chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator care, airway management, central/implanted line care, continuous sedation, ICP monitoring, ABG interpretation, dysrhythmia management, IV vasopressors, pediatric dosage calculations, and PICC line management
• Experience with electronic charting systems required
• Ability to float to all pediatric units (PICU, CVPICU, NICU) as needed
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

PICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients in critical care settings
• Float between Pediatric ICU, Cardiovascular PICU, and Neonatal ICU units as needed
• Monitor and manage complex pediatric patient conditions, including ventilator and sedation management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and more
• Administer medications, manage central and PICC lines, and perform advanced pediatric assessments
• Participate in emergency response teams during hurricane season as required
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to hospital policies and clinical procedures

Experience the best of Charleston, SC, while advancing your pediatric nursing career in a supportive and innovative healthcare environment. Apply now to join our dedicated pediatric ICU team and take the next step in your travel nursing journey!

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