Planet Healthcare is hiring: PICU | RN in Charleston

Overview

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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Job in Charleston, WV. Advance your nursing career with a rewarding locum tenens opportunity as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Charleston, West Virginia (zip code 25302). Join a leading teaching hospital and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and experience the vibrant healthcare community of Charleston.

Key Details

• Location: Charleston, WV (25302) – West Virginia healthcare jobs
• Facility: Major teaching hospital, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• Position: Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse (PICU RN) – Locum Tenens/Travel Contract
• Start Date: September 18, 2025
• End Date: December 18, 2025
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00pm – 7:30am), weekdays and every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week (option for 48 hours/week)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1680 - $1730
• Orientation: 16 hours, biweekly (Thursday/Friday)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Colors: Royal Blue/White
• Parking: Free parking garage for travel nurses

PICU RN Qualifications

• Active RN license in West Virginia or Compact State (pending license accepted, must be active by start date)
• Minimum 2 years of registered nurse experience
• At least 1 year of recent PICU or pediatric specialty nursing experience
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• BLS and PALS certifications (American Heart Association) required
• ACLS certification preferred
• First-time travel nurses welcome
• Must reside at least 100 miles from facility (75-99 miles considered with approval)
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (medical exemptions only)
• No COVID vaccine required
• Minimum 2 manager or charge nurse references within past 2 years
• Ability to float within scope to meet hospital needs

PICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
• Serve as charge nurse during assigned shifts
• Administer blood products, anticonvulsants, antihypertensives, and other medications
• Manage and maintain central lines (CVC/PICC) and peripheral IVs
• Perform newborn care, including assessments, discharge teaching, and parent education
• Operate advanced monitoring equipment (CVP, ICP, EVD, ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP)
• Interpret ABGs and dysrhythmias, manage sedation and airway
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Social Services)
• Float to other pediatric or critical care units as needed

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About Planet Healthcare

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, Planet Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Get to know us at: www.planethealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

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