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

Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU) Registered Nurse on a travel assignment in Charleston, SC (29401). Join an award-winning healthcare team in a Gold Beacon Award-winning unit, ranked #4 nationally by US News and #1 for outcomes. This travel RN job offers the chance to provide specialized pediatric cardiac care while enjoying the vibrant culture, historic charm, and coastal beauty of Charleston, South Carolina.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Charleston, South Carolina (29401) – Top destination for South Carolina nursing jobs
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU)
• Start Date: December 8, 2025
• End Date: February 2, 2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: Day shifts, 4x12-hour shifts per week (07:00 – 19:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1880 - $2020
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2, based on acuity
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; holiday rotation
• Charting System: EPIC
• Guaranteed Hours: May be cancelled one shift per two weeks

PICU RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CVPICU) nursing experience required
• Active South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact Registered Nurse license (or proof of application)
• BLS and PALS certifications (American Heart Association required)
• ACLS certification preferred (AHA only)
• Clinical experience in cardiovascular and pediatric intensive care
• VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) experience highly preferred; training available
• First-time travel nurses welcome
• Ability to float to NICU, PICU, and Pediatric Stepdown units as needed

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients with congenital and acquired cardiac conditions
• Monitor and manage patients post-cardiac surgery, including those with VADs, ECMO, CRRT, Berlin Hearts, HeartMate3, and Impella devices
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team including physicians, respiratory therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, and ancillary staff
• Utilize advanced hemodynamic monitoring and administer IV vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, and sedation
• Assist with chest tubes, central lines, tracheostomy care, and ventilated patients
• Participate in self-scheduling and maintain flexibility for floating, weekend, and holiday coverage
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using EPIC
• Provide education and support to pediatric patients and their families throughout the care continuum

Apply now to join our top-ranked pediatric healthcare team in Charleston, SC and make a difference in pediatric nursing!

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