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Travel PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – CVPICU/PCICU Night Shift Contract | Charleston, SC (29401)

Experienced PICU Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a high-acuity Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CVPICU/PCICU) travel nursing contract at a hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. Provide specialized critical care for children with congenital heart disease and post-cardiac surgery needs with advanced therapies including ECMO, CRRT, and VAD care.

This Charleston, SC nursing job is located in a vibrant coastal city known for its historic character, scenic views, and a lively food and culture scene.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Role: PICU RN / CVPICU (PCICU) Travel Nurse
• Location: Charleston, SC 29401
• Employment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Start Date: 03/23/2026
• End Date: 06/22/2026
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (holiday rotation)
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity
• Charting System: Epic EMR
• Float: May float within scope to NICU, PICU, and Pediatric Stepdown as needed
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $2,020 – $2,130

Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CVPICU/PCICU) RN experience
• License: Active South Carolina RN license or compact/multistate RN license
• Certifications (AHA required): BLS and PALS
• Preferred Certification (AHA): ACLS
• Preferred Experience: VAD experience (training required upon arrival)
• Key Clinical Skills: Hemodynamic monitoring, post-cardiac surgery care, ventilator management, vasoactive drips, chest tube management, central line care, continuous sedation, CRRT exposure

PICU/CVPICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-acuity bedside nursing care for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and complex cardiac conditions in the CVPICU/PCICU
• Manage post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including close monitoring, titration of vasoactive medications, and rapid response to changes in condition
• Support advanced therapies and equipment such as ECMO, CRRT, and VADs in collaboration with the multidisciplinary critical care team
• Complete and document comprehensive assessments, interventions, and outcomes using Epic
• Partner with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and other support services to provide coordinated pediatric critical care
• Maintain safe practice standards, infection prevention measures, and unit protocols while floating within scope as needed

Apply now to join this Charleston, SC travel nursing opportunity and make an impact in a Pediatric Cardiac ICU night shift role.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.