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 Description

• Position: Pediatric Critical Care float pool RN
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), totaling 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend plus holiday rotation
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:3
• Float: RN will float within scope to all Pediatric units including CVPICU, NICU, PICU
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November (peak in August-September). Confirm availability before accepting assignments during this period.

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric ICU
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of Pediatric ICU experience
• First-time travelers accepted if they meet experience requirements
• License: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • PALS (American Heart Association only)
• Preferred Experience: ECMO, CRRT

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval, depending 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
• All requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application and are subject to unit approval

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS: Required for all clinical staff (AHA or ARC accepted)
• PALS: Required for all Pediatric units except Pediatric OR (preferred for Peds OR)
• ACLS: Not required for pediatric units
• NRP: Required (AHA/AAP only)
• TNCC: Required except for ER RNs
• EFM: AWHONN Intermediate required for Labor & Delivery, preferred for Mother/Baby, not required for NICU
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Competency Exam: Required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment

Background & Verification Requirements

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

  • SSN Trace
  • County, State, National Criminal Checks
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • FACIS 3
  • International searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification required; diploma/transcripts accepted as placeholders if needed
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations/Vaccines:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of positive with follow-up chest x-ray
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed

Facility Specific Requirements

• Facility Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 2 hours
• First Day Instructions (FDI) provided after clearance
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Various facility-specific forms and attestations may be required (e.g., residency declaration for compact license holders)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Block scheduling and time off requests are subject to unit needs and manager approval
• Travelers should be prepared for possible emergency assignments during hurricane season
• Locals may be considered but on a case-by-case basis

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric ICU RNs seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with exposure to multiple pediatric critical care units.