Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Pediatric Critical Care float pool RN
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7:30 AM), totaling 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend plus holiday rotation
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:3
• Float Requirement: RN will float within scope to all Pediatric units in the hospital (CVPICU, NICU, PICU)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years Pediatric ICU experience
• First-time travelers accepted if experience requirements are met
• License Required: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Certifications Required: BLS, PALS (American Heart Association only)
• Preferred Experience: ECMO, CRRT
• Block Schedule: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local Radius: 60 miles; locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Hurricane Season Notice: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November, peak in August-September). Confirm availability accordingly.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA certification required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA certification required for all pediatric units
• South Carolina RN License or Compact License: Primary source verification required; walk-through/temp license option available for eligible candidates
• Additional Preferred Certifications: ACLS (not required for pediatric units), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course, not required for ER RNs)
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Other Certifications: Medication/Pharmacology competency exam, color blindness testing, competency exams as applicable

Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 2 years Pediatric ICU experience required
• ECMO and CRRT experience preferred
• Must be able to float to multiple pediatric critical care units
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams required, with pediatric OR competency preferred if applicable

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (specific models required), renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Aug-April), with medical/religious exemptions accepted (no declinations)
• Sterile Processing Techs have additional lab and physical assessment requirements

Background & Documentation

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated with contract renewals
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge (passport-style, business casual attire, no posing)
• Orientation modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 2 hours)

Additional Notes

• Travelers must upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into the facility’s system prior to start
• All certifications must be valid and not expire within 30 days of assignment start date
• Radiation badge required for certain specialties (not applicable for this RN role unless specified)
• Facility may call off shifts but guarantees minimum hours as noted
• All requests for time off must be submitted at time of application and are subject to unit approval

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric critical care environment with a supportive float pool structure, requiring strong pediatric ICU experience and certifications.