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

Job Opportunity: CVPICU Registered Nurse

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Pediatric Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (PCICU)
• 29-bed, Beacon Award-Winning unit
• Referral center for major pediatric cardiac surgery in South Carolina
• Average daily census: 26 patients
• Patient population: Congenital heart disease of any age
• Common procedures: Cardiac surgery, Ventricular Assist Devices (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 beds

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 depending on patient acuity
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule, plus holiday rotation
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling: Possible at manager’s discretion
• Locals accepted

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiac ICU
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience (includes CV and Pediatric experience)
• Preferred Experience: VAD 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 for this pediatric unit (AHA only)

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7 years of history, criminal, sex offender, national, and FACIS 3
• Education verification required
• NURSYS license verification required
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 90 days prior to start
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccination/booster documentation
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccination not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed before start
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start

Important Notes

• This unit does not accept travel pairs
• Guaranteed hours: Traveler may be cancelled one shift every two weeks
• Parking available with permit purchase
• The unit is a Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, and Magnet Hospital
• Charting system: EPIC

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a highly specialized Pediatric Cardiac ICU requiring at least 2 years of pediatric cardiac ICU experience. The role involves working night shifts with a 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratio, weekend and holiday rotations, and requires specific pediatric certifications and licensure. The unit is recognized nationally for excellence in outcomes and offers advanced cardiac care therapies. First-time travelers are welcome.