PICU Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a dedicated team as a PICU Travel Nurse at a renowned Level I Trauma Center in Charleston, South Carolina. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity offers competitive weekly pay and the chance to deliver critical pediatric care in a collaborative, state-of-the-art facility. Charleston (zip code 29401) combines a vibrant coastal lifestyle, rich history, and waterfront views—an ideal location for your next travel nursing assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nurse
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640 – $1,730
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: Rotating 3x12-hour shifts (Days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) in 4-week block rotations (50/50 days & nights)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Unit: 28-bed PICU providing intensive and intermediate care for patients ages 0–18
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 (mixed ICU and Stepdown patients)
• Charting/EHR: EPIC electronic health record experience preferred
• Facility: Level I Trauma Center — Charleston, South Carolina (Charleston SC travel nursing opportunity)

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of PICU RN experience required (2 years preferred) — pediatric ICU experience strongly preferred
• Valid South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license (active or pending with proof of application)
• BLS and PALS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• Experience with ECMO and CRRT preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality critical care nursing to critically ill pediatric patients with medical and surgical diagnoses, including trauma, respiratory compromise, neurology/neurosurgery, and post-operative care
• Provide advanced therapies and support including ECMO, CRRT, ventilatory and cardiac support, and renal/peritoneal dialysis
• Monitor and manage complex patient conditions: hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, vasoactive drips, and administration of blood products
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, Pharmacists, and Rapid Response Teams to ensure coordinated patient care
• Float to other units within scope as needed to support facility operations and patient safety
• Participate in emergency response teams (including hurricane season readiness, June–November)
• Maintain accurate documentation using the EPIC electronic health record and adhere to infection control and PPE protocols

Why apply: This PICU travel nurse role in Charleston, SC is ideal for Pediatric ICU RNs looking for a short-term travel nursing assignment at a Level I Trauma Center. Gain hands-on critical care experience, work with advanced pediatric therapies, and enjoy Charleston's coastal lifestyle.

Apply now to join our healthcare team — submit your resume and license information today to be considered for this Charleston, South Carolina PICU travel nursing opportunity.

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