NICU Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (NICU) - Charleston, South Carolina

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (NICU)
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period, holiday rotation
• Floating Requirement: Yes, floating within scope to meet facility needs
• Patient Ratios: 1:2, 1:3, or 1:4 depending on patient acuity
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 2 years NICU experience
  • Level IV NICU experience preferred; Level III NICU experience considered case-by-case
• Certifications Required: BLS, NRP
• Licensure Required: South Carolina RN License or Multi-State/Compact RN License
• First Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted on a case-by-case basis within 60 miles radius
• Guaranteed Hours: May be cancelled or called off 1 shift per 2-week period
• Block Scheduling: Possible, at manager discretion
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: All RTO requests must be submitted at time of application; approval based on unit needs

Facility & Unit Overview

• Unit: 82-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Hospital Type: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• NICU Description:

  • Regional referral center for premature and critically ill neonates
  • Provides medical and surgical care for prematurity, respiratory distress, neonatal surgical conditions
  • Offers respiratory and nutritional support, ECMO, CRRT, surgical support
  • Pediatric palliative care available as needed
  • Infant home monitoring program for discharged infants requiring monitoring
  • All NICU beds are monitored beds
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms

Required Documentation & Compliance

Licensure & Certifications

• Active South Carolina RN license or Compact RN license (primary source verification required)
• BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA/AAP only, full eCard with QR code required
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) but not mandatory for NICU
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Education verification and diploma/transcripts preferred for clearance
• Background checks including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+), renewed annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or documented positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
• Seasonal Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Medication and competency exams as applicable
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Radiation badge not required for NICU

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June - November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; peak months August and September
• Floating within the unit or hospital as needed
• Travelers may be cancelled for 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Locals accepted at a reduced rate on a case-by-case basis

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs with Level IV NICU experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.