CVPICU Registered Nurse
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Pediatric Cardiac ICU (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Charleston, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Pediatric Cardiac ICU)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 or 1:2 depending on patient acuity
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule, including holiday rotation
• Floating: May be required to float within the unit scope to meet facility needs
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• 29-bed Pediatric Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (PCICU), Beacon Award-winning
• Referral center for major pediatric cardiac surgery in South Carolina
• Average daily census: 26 patients with cardiac surgical and medical diagnoses
• Patient population includes congenital heart disease of any age
• Common procedures: cardiac surgery, ventricular assist devices (VAD), heart transplant, cardiac catheterization
• Advanced therapies provided: ECMO, CRRT, ventilatory and cardiac support
• Pediatric palliative care available as needed
• Staffing includes RNs, Patient Care Technicians, Unit Secretaries, Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, and Pharmacists
• All beds are monitored beds

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CVPICU) experience, with experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Completion of competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • 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
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Background checks including 7-year work/living history, criminal, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions
• Education verification and primary source license verification required
• NURSYS verification for RN license required
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to start
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start date
• Local candidates accepted within 60-mile radius

Work Environment & Notes

• This is a Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, and Magnet Hospital
• Electronic health record system: EPIC
• Parking permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage use
• Guaranteed hours: traveler may be cancelled for one shift every two weeks
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this unit
• Block scheduling accommodations may be available at manager’s discretion

This position offers an opportunity to work in a nationally recognized pediatric cardiac ICU with advanced therapies and a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have strong pediatric cardiac critical care experience and appropriate certifications.