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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Facility: Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
Hospital System: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Position Overview

• Unit: Pediatric Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (PCICU)
• Unit Size: 29 beds, average daily census 26
• Unit Recognition:

  • "Gold" Beacon Award-winning unit
  • Voted #4 in US News report and #1 in the nation for outcomes
• Patient Population: Pediatric patients with congenital heart disease of any age
• Common Procedures: Cardiac surgery, Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD), Heart Transplant, cardiac catheterization, ECMO/CRRT, and complex cardiac supportive therapies
• Care Team: Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, Unit Secretaries, Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, Pediatric Pharmacists

Job Details

• Shift: Rotating 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM & 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 depending on patient acuity
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule, holiday rotation included
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum 2 years Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience
• Cardiovascular and Pediatric experience required
• VAD experience highly preferred
• First-time travelers accepted
• South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license required

Certifications Required

• Mandatory:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (not required for pediatric units but preferred)

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility
• Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage access

Additional Requirements & Information

Documentation & Compliance

• I-9 form and attestation confirming work eligibility in the US
• Copy of Driver's License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• Background check covering 7 years of residence/employment
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Proof of 2 clinical references
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if pending
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers

Health & Safety

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented declinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccines)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or documented history with chest x-ray
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Annual TB questionnaire

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Competency exam for applicable unit required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start

Facility Specific

• Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2-6 hours)
• Passport-style badge photo required before start
• MUSC Orientation Modules must be completed on a computer, not a phone
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into MUSC's OurDay platform

Notes

• This unit does not accept travel pairs
• Local radius: 60 miles; locals accepted with adjusted pay
• Guaranteed hours: May be cancelled one shift every 2 weeks
• RTO (Request Time Off) must be submitted at time of application and approved based on unit needs

This position offers an opportunity to work in a nationally recognized pediatric cardiac ICU with advanced therapies and a multidisciplinary team in a Magnet-designated teaching hospital. Candidates must meet strict licensure, certification, and health requirements to ensure compliance and patient safety.