PICU Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: PICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Nights: 7 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Up to 5 weekend night shifts per schedule (including Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• On-call: Not required
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 (mixed ICU and Stepdown patients)
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required

Unit Description

• 28-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit providing intensive and intermediate care for children ages 0-18
• Patient population includes medical and surgical diagnoses such as respiratory compromise, trauma, post-operative surgical care, neurology/neurosurgery
• Advanced therapies provided: ECMO, CRRT, renal/peritoneal dialysis, ventilatory and cardiac support
• Pediatric Palliative care available as needed
• Multidisciplinary team includes RNs, Patient Care Technicians, Unit Secretaries, Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, and Pediatric Pharmacists

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of PICU experience (highest required)
• Travel Experience: Prior travel experience NOT required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • PALS (American Heart Association only)
• Preferred Experience: ECMO, CRRT

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval, depending on unit needs
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local radius: 60 miles

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching facility and Magnet hospital
• Total staffed beds: 820
• Electronic charting system: EPIC
• Parking available with permit and fee

Important Notes

• During hurricane season (June-November, peak in August-September), all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams. Travelers should consider this before accepting assignments during this period.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9) and valid Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Annual background check covering 7 years of residence/work history, including multiple national and state-level checks
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts) preferred or required
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered SC RN license or compact license
• NURSYS verification for licensure
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test within 90 days of start
• Physical exam: Initial and annual updates attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days (or documented history)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccination series, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Color blindness testing prior to start
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed before orientation
• Passport-style badge photo required prior to start

Certifications Summary

• BLS (AHA only)
• PALS (AHA only)
• ACLS not required for pediatric units
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) recommended
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) not required for ER RNs
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) not required for PICU

Additional Notes for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

• All licensure and certification documents must be current and not expiring within 30 days of assignment start
• Education and employment history verification required, including 2 clinical references
• Radiation badge not required for PICU RNs
• Travelers must upload all required health and compliance documents into the facility’s system prior to start
• Facility may allow one shift off every two weeks; scheduling flexibility subject to unit needs

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric critical care environment with advanced therapies and a multidisciplinary team in a Level I Trauma and Magnet-designated teaching hospital.