PICU Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Charleston, SC | 13-week travel nursing contract. Provide high-acuity pediatric critical care at a Level I Trauma Center in Charleston, South Carolina. This PICU travel nursing job offers hands-on experience with ECMO/CRRT, EPIC charting, and a collaborative interdisciplinary team in a 28-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Charleston healthcare offers coastal living, historic charm, and easy access to beaches and dining—ideal for your next travel assignment.

Quick Job Summary

• Title: PICU Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse) / Pediatric ICU RN
• Location: Charleston, SC 29401 (Charleston healthcare / South Carolina nursing jobs)
• Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640 – $1,730
• Shift: Rotating 3x12-hour shifts (Days 7:00am–7:30pm / Nights 7:00pm–7:30am), scheduled in 4-week block rotations

Job Details

• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Setting: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (28 beds, mixed ICU and stepdown)
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 (varies by acuity)
• Charting: EPIC experience preferred
• Travel Assignment: Travel nurse position—licensure must be active or pending

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of PICU RN experience required (2 years preferred) — pediatric critical care nursing experience 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)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ECMO and CRRT (preferred for pediatric ICU RN roles)
• Previous charge nurse or leadership experience preferred
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs

Key Responsibilities (Pediatric ICU RN / PICU Travel Nurse)

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients (ages 0–18) with medical and surgical diagnoses, including trauma, respiratory compromise, post-op care, neurology/neurosurgery, and transplant cases
• Monitor and manage ventilatory and cardiac support, including ECMO, CRRT, and dialysis therapies where indicated
• Perform complex supportive therapies and interventions such as central venous pressure monitoring, ICP monitoring, phlebotomy, procedural sedation, and management of chest tubes, tracheostomies, and ventilated patients
• Administer medications and blood products, manage IVs, TPN/lipids, and anti-seizure medications
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, dietitians, pharmacists, and rapid response/transport teams
• Participate in self-scheduling and block rotations, ensuring coverage for weekends and holidays as required
• Maintain infection control standards and adhere to isolation precautions
• Float to other units within scope as needed to support facility operations

Why Join This Charleston PICU Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work at a leading Level I Trauma Center with a strong pediatric program—great for career growth in pediatric critical care
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses and exposure to advanced therapies (ECMO/CRRT)
• Experience Charleston: enjoy coastal living, historic downtown, and near-shore beaches during your travel assignment

Apply now to be considered for this PICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Charleston, SC. Join our healthcare team today and advance your pediatric critical care nursing career with a supportive, high-acuity team. For immediate consideration, submit your resume and current RN license / proof of application.

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