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 test and medication safety exam (SafeMedicate) with required passing scores

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• At least 1.5 years of PICU experience, including experience within the last year
• Minimum 18 months of recent pediatric experience
• Experience working with pediatric patients, including specialized pediatric care up to age 25
• Experience in epilepsy monitoring
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• CVOR - NBSTSA or CST - NBSTSA certification

Required Health & Compliance Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations including Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu (no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions require approval)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, with annual updates if applicable
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
• Fingerprinting (BCI and FBI) within 12 months, updated annually

Orientation & Training

• Completion of required online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Passing baseline competency exams on medication administration and ECG interpretation during orientation
• SafeMedicate exam preparation materials provided

Additional Requirements

• Must have 2 professional references from employment within the last year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment application including at least 3 years of prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar specialty area
• Background checks including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required beyond the specialty experience noted
• Candidates must be prepared to complete fingerprinting at the facility if not already done
• Candidates with gaps in employment over 6 months may need to repeat orientation modules and competency exams

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric ICU nurses seeking a travel contract opportunity with a reputable healthcare facility in Ohio.