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

Pediatric Cardiology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role involves pre and post-anesthesia care for pediatric cardiac patients undergoing cardiovascular, electrophysiology (EP), and interventional catheterization procedures.
• Patient population ranges from neonates to geriatric congenital cardiac patients.
• Responsibilities include care during sedated studies, clinic visits, and cardiac surgical workups.
• Requires strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
• Perform 2-3 patient visits per day.
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM). Staff typically finish by 7 PM.
• No weekend or on-call requirements.
• No floating to other units or sister facilities.
• Scheduling is self-managed within the team, with manager approval; minimum 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays per month required.
• Radius rule: must live within 60 miles.
• Local candidates considered case-by-case.
• Facility may cancel 1 shift every 2 weeks.
• All staff assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and stepdown nursing.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Health and Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands.
• Fit test for N95 masks within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually.
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form).
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella – positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed.
  • Hepatitis B – titer, vaccine series, or declination.
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31). Declinations not accepted.
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).

Background and Documentation

• Complete employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps.
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3).
• Annual background check covering 7 years of residence/employment, including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches.
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed.
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered South Carolina RN license.
• NURSYS verification required.
• Drug testing and immunization documentation must be current and uploaded as required.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style badge photo required before start (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire).
• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to orientation; must be done on a computer, not a phone. Failure to complete results in being sent home.
• Upload COVID-19 vaccination records if available; COVID vaccination not mandatory but highly preferred. If declined, must complete vaccination declination form.
• All required documents must be submitted and approved prior to start.
• Radiation badge not required for this position.

Additional Notes

• No overtime or floating expected.
• Scheduling requires minimum coverage of certain weekdays.
• Emergency response team participation required during hurricane season.
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis with adjusted pay rate.

This position is ideal for a pediatric cardiac RN with ICU or procedural experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with structured shifts and no weekend or on-call duties.