Pediatric Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVPICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Unit: Pediatric Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 depending on patient acuity
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule, including holiday rotation
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Cancellation: Traveler may be cancelled for one shift every 2 weeks
• Block Scheduling: Possible at manager’s discretion
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiac ICU
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience (includes Cardiovascular and Pediatric experience)
• Preferred Experience: Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) experience highly preferred
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• License: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license required

Certifications Required

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• Preferred: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (preferred but not required for this pediatric unit)

Unit & Facility Highlights

• Unit Size: 29 beds, average daily census 26
• Awards: Beacon Award-winning unit, nationally recognized for outcomes
• Patient Population: Patients with congenital heart disease of all ages
• Common Procedures: Cardiac surgery, VAD, heart transplant, cardiac catheterization, ECMO, CRRT, and complex supportive therapies
• Staffing: RNs, Patient Care Technicians, Unit Secretaries, Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, Pediatric Pharmacists
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Charting System: EPIC

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years
  • SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required (diploma/transcripts accepted as placeholder)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license or compact license mandatory
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology competency and general competency exams required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Radiation Badge: Not required for this unit

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with follow-up chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID-19 Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, no instant tests accepted

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 2-6 hours depending on location
• Badge Photo: Clear, passport-style photo required before start
• First Day Instructions: Provided after clearance; adherence mandatory
• Vaccination Documentation: COVID and flu vaccine records must be uploaded into facility system

Additional Notes

• This unit does not accept travel pairs.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Pediatric Cardiac ICU RNs looking for a travel contract in a nationally recognized, award-winning pediatric cardiac ICU.