PICU Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

PICU Registered Nurse (Pediatric Cardiac ICU) — Travel RN in Charleston, SC. Requires 2+ years CVPICU RN experience. Join a Gold Beacon Award–winning Pediatric Cardiac ICU caring for children with complex cardiac conditions in coastal Charleston, SC 29401.

Job Details

• Location: Charleston, SC 29401 — Charleston nursing jobs / South Carolina travel nursing
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract / Travel Nurse (Travel RN job)
• Unit: Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CVPICU) — 29 beds, average daily census of 26
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: June 29, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift — 3x12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 36 hours/week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity
• Weekend/Holiday: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; holiday rotation required
• Charting: Epic EMR (Epic experience preferred)
• Float: May float to NICU, PICU, and Pediatric Stepdown within scope
• Orientation: 12–16 hours (plus pre-start modules)

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CVPICU/PCICU) RN experience required
• Clinical Background: Cardiovascular and pediatric critical care experience required — experience with post-op cardiac surgery, congenital heart disease preferred
• Highly Preferred: Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) experience (training provided upon arrival)
• First-Time Travelers: Welcome — open to travel nurses and travel RNs
• License: Active South Carolina RN license or Compact/Multi-State RN license (pending SC license may be considered with proof of application)
• Certifications (AHA only): BLS and PALS required; ACLS preferred
• Vaccinations: Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients with congenital and acquired cardiac conditions in a high-acuity CVPICU setting
• Manage post-operative cardiac surgery patients, heart transplants, VADs, ECMO, CRRT, and complex cardiac medical diagnoses
• Perform advanced monitoring and interventions: hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, vasoactive drips, antiarrhythmics, and continuous sedation
• Maintain and manage central/implanted lines, chest tubes, and tracheostomies
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, dietitians, and other support services to deliver family-centered pediatric care
• Float to NICU, PICU, and Pediatric Stepdown as needed within scope
• Document accurately and efficiently in Epic EMR, adhering to unit protocols and patient safety standards
• Participate in family-centered care and pediatric palliative care as needed

Why Join This Travel Nursing Job

• Work at a nationally recognized, Gold Beacon Award–winning Pediatric Cardiac ICU — standout pediatric cardiac nurse opportunity
• Gain specialty experience with advanced cardiac support technologies (VAD, ECMO) — excellent for career growth
• Experience coastal living and the cultural attractions of Charleston, SC while on a travel nurse assignment

If you are a skilled Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN seeking a rewarding travel nursing assignment in Charleston, apply now and become part of a supportive, award-winning team. Advance your career with this pediatric cardiac nursing job — join our healthcare team today! Apply now for this Travel RN opportunity in Charleston, SC.

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