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 Pool: RN will float within scope to all Pediatric units including CVPICU, NICU, PICU
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of Pediatric ICU experience (higher experience requirement applies)
• First Time Travelers: Accepted if they meet experience requirements
• License Required: South Carolina RN License or Multi-State/Compact RN License
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • PALS (American Heart Association only)
• Preferred Experience: ECMO, CRRT
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local Radius: 60 miles; locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS: American Heart Association (AHA) certification required for all clinical staff
• PALS: Required for all Pediatric units (except Pediatric OR where preferred)
• ACLS: Not required for pediatric units
• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification through AHA/AAP required
• TNCC: Trauma Nursing Core Course required except for ER RNs
• EFM: Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification required for Labor & Delivery (AWHONN Intermediate)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Competency Exam: Required; Pediatric OR prefers pediatric-specific exam but regular OR exam acceptable
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start

Licensure & Verification

• State License Verification: Primary source verification required showing active, unencumbered license with no pending actions
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Walk-Through/Temporary Licensure: Available for SC RN license applicants without prior background issues
• License Hits: All licensure issues must be approved by facility

Background & Employment History

• Background Check: Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM & HHS/OIG Checks: Required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Employment Application: Must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Health & Immunization 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 (specific mask models required)
• Vaccinations:

  • COVID-19 vaccines highly preferred but not required; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • TB Test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters may be required for low titers
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted

Facility Specific Requirements

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 2 hours; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background required before start
• Documentation Upload: COVID and flu vaccine records must be uploaded into facility system
• Emergency Response: Travelers may be assigned to emergency teams during hurricane season (June-November)

Additional Notes

• Block Scheduling: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Locals: Accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric ICU nurses seeking a travel contract with a reputable pediatric hospital system in South Carolina.