Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Cleveland, OH
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,594/weekOverview
- Start Date02/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingClinic
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MICU (Travel/Contract)
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7pm - 7am)
- Unit: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
- Floating: Will float to all 3 ICUs and Emergency Departments for holds
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 18 months recent Critical Care/ICU experience
- Must have 18 months of permanent ICU experience prior to travel
- Must hold a permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license
Certifications Required
- AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- NIH Stroke Certification preferred
- Other certifications preferred but not required:
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
References
- One recent reference required from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty area (Charge RN references accepted)
Licensing & Background Checks
- Permanent Ohio license or compact state license required
- Background check required prior to start and must be updated annually
- FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually
- Fingerprinting must be completed under nursing code 4723.09
- Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if completed prior to start
Health & Immunization Requirements
- Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
- Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months and updated annually
- Tdap vaccine every 10 years (religious/medical exemptions reviewed case-by-case)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers required
- Hepatitis B vaccination or titer required
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer required
- Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
Additional Requirements
- Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
- Pass/fail EKG and medication testing during orientation (not required for legacy candidates with less than 6 months gap between contracts)
- Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
- Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area
- Skills checklist required annually
Prior Travel Experience
- No explicit prior travel experience required
Summary
This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in the MICU with night shifts in Cleveland, Ohio. Candidates must have at least 18 months of recent and permanent ICU experience, hold a valid Ohio or compact nursing license, and meet extensive certification, health, and background check requirements. Completion of facility-specific onboarding and competency testing is mandatory before starting the assignment.
Employer
Olaro
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
Recommends working with Olaro
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Cleveland, OH
About
Cleveland, Ohio, is rich in culture, history and entertainment and a music lover's paradise. The city is most famously known as the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s also home to the Cleveland Orchestra, which is widely considered one of the best in the world. The city boasts large Italian-American and Polish-American populations and all the culture and diversity they bring. Local attractions include the Playhouse Square theater district, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Cleveland is also home to three major league sports teams: the NFL's Browns, the MLB's Indians and the NBA’s Cavaliers. The city even has its own unique cuisine, featuring Polish-inspired favorites like the pierogi, Polish Boy and paczki.
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