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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PICU) - Charleston, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PICU)
• Location: Charleston, South Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, rotating primarily nights (2 months nights 7p-7:30a, 1 month days 7a-7:30p)
• Weekend Requirement: Up to 5 weekend shifts per schedule for nights (Fri/Sat/Sun), 4 weekend shifts per schedule for days (Sat/Sun)
• On-call: Not required
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 (mixed ICU and Stepdown patients)
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs

Unit Description

• 28-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit caring for children ages 0-18
• Provides intensive and intermediate care for medical and surgical diagnoses including respiratory compromise, trauma, post-op surgical patients, neurology/neurosurgery
• Advanced therapies include ECMO, CRRT, renal/peritoneal dialysis
• Pediatric palliative care available as needed
• Multidisciplinary team includes RNs, Patient Care Technicians, Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, and Pharmacists

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of PICU Experience Required: 2 years
• Accepts 1st time travelers: Yes
• Preferred Experience: ECMO, CRRT
• License Required: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • PALS (American Heart Association)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS: Required for all clinical staff (AHA or ARC accepted)
• PALS: Required for all pediatric units except Pediatric OR
• ACLS: Not required for pediatric units
• NRP: Required (AHA/AAP only)
• TNCC: Required except for ER RNs
• EFM: Not required for NICU
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Competency Exam: Required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• IV Certification: Required for select LPNs if applicable

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual update required
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, annual renewal required
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, no instant tests allowed
• Annual TB Questionnaire: Required

Background & Documentation

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required; diploma/transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload clear, passport-style badge photo (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire)
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules must be completed before orientation; failure to complete results in being sent home
• COVID and Flu vaccination documentation must be uploaded into the facility’s platform (OurDay)
• Radiation badge required only for specific roles (not applicable for PICU RN)

Additional Notes

• Local radius: 60 miles; locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• During hurricane season (June-November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams; travelers should consider this before accepting assignments during this period

This position is ideal for PICU RNs with at least 2 years of experience, who hold the required licenses and certifications, and are comfortable working rotating shifts with weekend requirements in a Level I Trauma Center pediatric ICU setting.