Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiology ICU (CVPICU)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Unit & Shift Details

• Unit: Pediatric Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (PCICU), 29-bed, Beacon Award-Winning
• Shift: Day shifts, 4x12 hour shifts (0700-1930)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1 or 1:2 depending on acuity
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule, holiday rotation
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Guaranteed hours: May be cancelled one shift every 2 weeks
• Travel pairs: Not accepted

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum 2 years Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience required
• Experience in cardiovascular and pediatric nursing required
• VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) experience highly preferred
• First-time travelers accepted
• Licensure: 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
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not required (AHA only)

Unit Description

• Referral center for major pediatric cardiac surgery in South Carolina
• Patient population includes congenital heart disease of all ages
• Common procedures: cardiac surgery, VAD, heart transplant, cardiac catheterization
• Advanced therapies: ECMO, CRRT, complex supportive therapies
• Pediatric palliative care available as needed
• Staffing includes RNs, Patient Care Technicians, Unit Secretaries, Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, Pediatric Pharmacists
• All beds are monitored

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching facility
• Magnet hospital
• Total staffed beds: 820
• Charting system: EPIC

Scheduling & Local Considerations

• Open to block scheduling at manager’s discretion
• Local radius: 60 miles
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application and approved based on unit needs
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9, E-Verify attestation)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, FACIS, and state-specific searches
• Education verification and diploma/transcripts preferred
• NURSYS license verification required
• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required as applicable
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to start
• Passport-style photo required for badge

Additional Notes

• The unit is a “Gold” Beacon Award-winning unit, ranked #4 in US News and #1 nationally for outcomes
• Candidates must be prepared for potential emergency assignments during hurricane season
• The facility uses EPIC for charting
• Parking permit required for garage use (fee applies)

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric cardiac ICU nurses seeking a challenging and rewarding travel assignment in a nationally recognized pediatric cardiac care center.