Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float pool RN position covering Pediatric Critical Care units
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), totaling 36 hours/week
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend plus holiday rotation
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:3
• RN will float within scope to all Pediatric units including CVPICU, NICU, PICU
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval, depending on unit needs
• Local radius: 60 miles; local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric ICU experience (highest required years of experience)
• First-time travelers accepted if they meet experience requirements
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• South Carolina RN License or Multi-State/Compact RN License required
• Certifications required (American Heart Association - AHA only):

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Preferred experience with ECMO and CRRT (not mandatory)

Work Environment & Additional Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• During hurricane season (June-November, peak in August-September), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams
• Travelers should consider this before accepting or extending assignments during hurricane season

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 form)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County and state criminal checks (7 years)
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal and FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts preferred)
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive history
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccination/booster documentation
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Color blind testing prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exam required
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start

Additional Certifications (As Applicable)

• ACLS: Not required for pediatric units but may be required for other units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification recommended
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) not required for ER RNs
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) not required for NICU, required for L&D if applicable

Important Considerations

• Candidates must renew any certifications expiring within 30 days of start prior to assignment
• All licensure and certification hits must be approved by the facility
• Radiation badge required only for specific units (not applicable for this pediatric float pool role)
• Travelers must upload COVID vaccination records or complete a declination form (COVID vaccines highly preferred but not required)

This position offers a dynamic pediatric critical care float pool role with a reputable healthcare system in South Carolina, ideal for RNs with pediatric ICU experience seeking a travel contract assignment.