Pediatric ICU 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

• Float pool RN position covering Pediatric Critical Care units.
• Shifts: 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.
• RN will float within scope to all Pediatric units including CVPICU, NICU, PICU.
• First-time travelers accepted if they meet experience requirements.
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric ICU experience (highest required years of experience).
• Preferred experience with ECMO and CRRT.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Must hold a South Carolina RN license or a Multi-State/Compact RN license.
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • PALS (American Heart Association only)
• Preferred/Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS (not required for pediatric units)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) through AHA/AAP
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) not required for ER RNs
• Certifications must be valid and not expiring within 30 days of assignment start.

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval.
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks.
• During hurricane season (June-November, peak in August-September), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 form and attestation).
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID.
• Social Security Card or SSN verification.
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year history with SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals.
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder.
• NURSYS verification for RN licenses.
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered SC RN license.
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers.
• Competency exams as applicable (medication/pharmacology, OR competency if applicable).
• Color Blind Testing required prior to start.
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed before orientation.
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually.
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+), renewed annually.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form.
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series; boosters required for low titers.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series; boosters for low titers.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30).
• COVID-19 vaccination is highly preferred but not required; declination form must be completed if not vaccinated.

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge required only for specific units (not applicable for this pediatric float pool RN role).
• Sterile Processing Techs have additional physical and lab requirements (not applicable here).
• Travelers must upload all required documentation into the facility’s system prior to start.
• Failure to complete required modules or submit documentation may result in being sent home or delayed start.

This position offers a dynamic pediatric critical care environment with opportunities to float across multiple specialized units, ideal for RNs with pediatric ICU experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina.