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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, rotating primarily days (2 months days 7a-7:30p / 1 month nights 7p-7:30a)
• Weekend Requirement:

  • Days: 4 weekend shifts per schedule (including Saturdays and Sundays)
  • Nights: Up to 5 weekend shifts per schedule (including Fri/Sat/Sun)
• On-call: Not required
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 (mixed ICU and Stepdown patients)
• Floating: Clinician will float within scope to meet facility needs

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years PICU experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Preferred Experience: ECMO, CRRT
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • PALS (American Heart Association only)

Unit Description

• 28-bed unit providing intensive and intermediate care for children ages 0-18
• Patient diagnoses include respiratory compromise, trauma, post-operative surgical care, neurology/neurosurgery
• Advanced therapies provided: ventilatory and cardiac support, ECMO, CRRT, renal/peritoneal dialysis
• Pediatric palliative care available as needed
• Staffing includes RNs, Patient Care Technicians, Unit Secretaries, with support from Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, and Pediatric Pharmacists

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility
• Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Electronic Health Record: EPIC

Scheduling & Other Requirements

• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local radius: 60 miles; locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license or compact license accepted
• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Vaccinations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), medical/religious exemptions accepted (no declinations)
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• TB Testing: T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency and general competency exams required
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses

Certifications (Additional Notes)

• ACLS not required for pediatric units
• TNCC not required for ER RNs
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required (AHA/AAP only)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification not required for NICU

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules required prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Modules must be completed on a computer, not a mobile device
• COVID and flu vaccination documentation must be uploaded into facility system prior to start

Additional Notes

• Facility requires submission of all requested documentation at time of application
• Approval of requested time off (RTO) is based on unit needs and must be submitted with application
• Facility may accommodate block scheduling with manager approval
• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency response assignments during hurricane season (June-November)

This position is ideal for PICU RNs with at least 2 years of experience, who hold the required licenses and certifications, and are comfortable working rotating shifts with weekend requirements in a high-acuity pediatric critical care environment.