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 cardiovascular, electrophysiology (EP), and interventional catheterization procedures.
• Patient population ranges from neonates to geriatric congenital cardiac patients.
• Includes care for 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 under limited supervision.

Schedule

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Staff typically stay until the last patient is discharged or admitted; rarely past 7:00 PM.
• Minimum of 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays per month required.
• No weekend, on-call, or floating requirements.
• Scheduling is self-managed within the team; final schedule approved by manager.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina.
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience, with pediatric experience within the last year.
• Pediatric Cardiology experience.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association.
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association.

Experience & Travel Requirements

• Prior travel experience is not required.
• First-time travelers accepted.

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Must comply with a 60-mile radius rule for travel.
• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• All employees and contractors are assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June–November), with peak activity in August and September.
• Radiation badge not required for this position.
• Must provide:

  • Copy of Driver’s License/State ID.
  • Copy of Social Security Card.
  • Proof of work eligibility (I-9 form and E-Verify attestation).
  • Proof of education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder.
  • Two clinical references or hospital evaluations.
  • Complete employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps.
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge (frontal view, shoulders up, business casual attire).
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions prior to start is mandatory.
• COVID-19 vaccination is highly preferred but not required; if declined, a vaccination declination form must be completed.
• Must complete annual TB questionnaire.

Compliance & Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:

  • SSN trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals.
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required.

Summary

This Pediatric Cardiology RN travel contract requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant pediatric ICU or procedural nursing experience, current South Carolina RN licensure, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. The role involves specialized cardiovascular patient care in a high-acuity pediatric setting with a consistent 3x12 hour day shift schedule. Candidates must meet comprehensive health, background, and compliance requirements and be prepared for emergency response team participation during hurricane season. Prior travel experience is not mandatory, and first-time travelers are welcome.