PICU Registered Nurse
Cleveland, OH
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PICU

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Care for patients up to 25 years old, including epilepsy monitoring and specialized pediatric care
• Must work at least every other holiday
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition and medication safety testing (SafeMedicate) with required passing scores

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1.5 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, including at least 1.5 years of recent PICU experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients, including specialized care for patients up to 25 years old and epilepsy monitoring
• Current certifications issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• CHEMO certification
• CST certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background checks including 7-year FCRA compliant search, monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks
• FBI and state fingerprinting within 12 months, updated annually
• Education verification
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (with annual updates)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (declinations not accepted; exemptions require approval)
• Drug screening (standard 10-panel) within 12 months, updated annually
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year
• References: 2 professional references from recent employment within 1 year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)

Additional Information

• Completion of online onboarding and training modules prior to start is mandatory
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video content must be viewed before testing
• Candidates with breaks in employment longer than 6 months may need to repeat onboarding modules
• Candidates must maintain legal name consistency across all documentation
• Orientation includes facility-specific exams and competency assessments
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility policies and testing requirements

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric critical care nurses seeking a travel contract role with a reputable healthcare provider in Ohio.