Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

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

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Critical Care
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Nights: 7 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Hours: 36 hours per 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)
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Experience Requirements

• Years of Pediatric ICU Experience Required: 2 years
• First Time Travelers: Accepted if they meet the experience requirement
• Preferred Experience: ECMO, CRRT

Licensure & Certifications

• License Required: South Carolina RN License or Multi-State/Compact RN License
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • PALS (American Heart Association only)
• Certifications Preferred:

  • ECMO, CRRT experience preferred but not mandatory
• Additional Certifications to be aware of:

  • ACLS not required for pediatric units
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) must be AHA/AAP certified
  • TNCC not required for ER RNs
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block Scheduling: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned. First-time travelers accepted if they have the required specialty experience.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required (diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license or compact license accepted
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• 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
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire

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 chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccinations with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella titer or vaccination with boosters if needed
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Other: Annual TB questionnaire required

Additional Notes

• Travelers must complete orientation modules prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• All required documents and certifications must be current and valid at start (no certifications expiring within 30 days of start accepted)
• Radiation badge may be required for certain units (not applicable for this pediatric RN role)
• Travelers should be prepared for possible emergency assignments during hurricane season

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