Travel PICU RN - $1,777 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Charleston, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 2 years of PICU experience and a SC or compact RN license.

Details

• >Level I Trauma Center, teaching hospital, Magnet-designated facility with 820 total staffed beds
• 28-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit caring for children ages 0-18 across South Carolina
• Mixed unit caring for both intensive and intermediate/stepdown patients with a blend of medical and surgical diagnoses including respiratory compromise, trauma, post-operative surgical, and neurology/neurosurgery cases
• Unit provides ventilatory and cardiac support, ECMO/CRRT, renal or peritoneal dialysis, and pediatric palliative care as needed
• Staffing includes RNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Unit Secretaries, supported by Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, and Pediatric Pharmacists
• Patient ratios vary between 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 depending on acuity
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Up to 5 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope to meet facility needs
• Uses Epic EMR system

Requirements

• Active RN license (South Carolina or Multi-State/Compact) required
• Current AHA-issued BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Experience with ECMO and CRRT preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Previous MUSC perm or PRN staff must be separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive intensive and intermediate care to pediatric patients ages 0-18 with complex medical and surgical needs
• Manage patients requiring ventilatory support, ECMO/CRRT, and renal or dialysis therapies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, and Pediatric Pharmacists
• Holiday coverage required if contract dates fall during a holiday period
• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are considered local; non-local candidates are prioritized
• First-time travelers will be considered, though an interview is preferred for candidates on their first travel assignment
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration for approval based on unit needs
• During hurricane season (June through November, with peak activity in August and September), all staff including travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams

American Traveler Job ID #P-739171. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

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