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: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring a SC or compact RN license and 2 years of PICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) within a Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• The unit has 28 beds and cares for pediatric patients ages 0-18 with both medical and surgical diagnoses
• Patient acuity includes ICU and stepdown with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 depending on patient needs
• Common cases involve respiratory compromise, trauma, post-op surgical care, neurology, neurosurgery, and patients requiring ventilatory or cardiac support
• Advanced therapies provided include ECMO, CRRT, renal and peritoneal dialysis, and pediatric palliative care
• Scheduled for 3x12 hour shifts, rotating with primarily nights (7p-7:30a for 2 months, followed by 1 month of days 7a-7:30p)
• Weekend requirement is up to 5 weekend night shifts or 4 weekend day shifts per scheduling period
• Holiday coverage is required if the assignment falls during a holiday period
• Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs
• Uses Epic for electronic charting
• Providing critical care nursing for pediatric patients, including those needing ventilatory and advanced cardiac support
• Collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team including RNs, patient care technicians, unit secretaries, respiratory therapists, dietitians, and pharmacists
• First time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous permanent staff (including PRN) must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be submitted with application and is subject to approval based on unit needs
• Local candidates within 60 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis at a local pay rate
• Parking requires a one-time $20 registration fee for a garage hang tag, with additional fees for other lots
• During hurricane season (June through November), employees may be assigned to emergency response teams
• Completion of facility and unit-specific modules is required prior to start

Requirements

• Active SC or multi-state compact RN license is required
• At least 2 years of recent PICU experience required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association
• Experience with ECMO and CRRT is preferred
• SSN and driver’s license required for job consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-648278. 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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