PICU Registered Nurse
Akron, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: PICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Akron, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x 12-hour night shifts
• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to an additional location (Summa) besides the main campus
• License: Ohio or Compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only (RQI acceptable)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only (RQI acceptable)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only (RQI acceptable)
• Additional Preferred Certifications:

  • PCAR (Pediatric Care After Resuscitation) preferred for PICU
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred for PICU & ER

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 3 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting, with at least 2 years in a similar area to the pending assignment (PICU)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on assignment
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, counties lived/worked, statewide, national criminal, nationwide sex offender, FACIS Level 3, OFAC, education verification, and international checks if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required and must be updated annually or after breaks in service over 30 days
• Fingerprinting:

  • Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprint results required within 1 month of start and updated annually
  • Re-fingerprinting required if candidate has lived/worked outside Ohio since last fingerprinting
• Education Verification: Diploma/transcript and education verification required
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • Tdap within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – positive titer or 2 vaccinations required
  • Hepatitis B – titer, proof of vaccine series, or signed declination
  • Varicella – positive titer or 2 vaccinations required
  • Flu Vaccine or approved Medical/Religious exemption required during flu season (11/15 - 5/31)
• Drug Testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; new screen required after breaks in service over 30 days
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology competency exam required for RNs
  • Unit-specific competency exam required and must be updated annually
  • Core Parts I, II, and III required annually
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • Computer Security Agreement, HIPAA/Confidentiality Statement, HIPAA Privacy Training, and Float Policy must be signed/completed
  • Non-Employee Personal Information form must be completed within 72 hours of signed contract to initiate access

Additional Notes

• Must confirm willingness to float at time of submission
• Must carry all required certifications and documentation prior to start
• Two positive professional references required, including at least one from the most recent employer
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric intensive care environment with a reputable healthcare system in Ohio.