Registered Nurse PICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location

Charleston, SC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive and intermediate care to pediatric patients ages 0–18 with a blend of medical and surgical diagnoses, including respiratory compromise, trauma, post-operative care, and neurology/neurosurgery cases
• Manage patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 depending on patient acuity across ICU and stepdown populations
• Support and administer complex therapies including ventilatory support, cardiac monitoring, ECMO, CRRT, and renal or peritoneal dialysis
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including Patient Care Technicians, Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, and Pediatric Pharmacists
• Float within scope to meet unit needs as required
• Adhere to weekend shift requirements of up to 5 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, with holiday coverage as applicable

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience
• Active South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Current PALS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records system

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
• Experience with CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a 28-bed PICU at a Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, and Magnet-designated hospital serving patients across the state
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this high-acuity, rewarding pediatric nursing opportunity