Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Cleveland, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse - PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)

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

Job Description

• Work at a major hospital PICU unit with rotating day/night shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm). Shifts may vary to meet hospital operational needs.
• Must have at least 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments.
• Must have 18 months of recent pediatric experience (travel experience accepted).
• Experience with epilepsy monitoring and specialized care for patients up to 25 years old.
• Must hold a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license.
• Required certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Experience with EKGs and inotropes required; NIHSS preferred.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Pass ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate test during orientation.

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• State Nursing License Verification (Ohio or compact state)
• NURSYS Verification
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam (updated annually)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) during orientation
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred but not required

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in pediatric nursing specialty.
• Experience with epilepsy monitoring and care for patients up to 25 years old.
• Ability to recognize ECG rhythms and administer inotropes.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and holidays as required.

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license required before start.
• Background check required prior to assignment start and must be updated annually or after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 48 hours of contract signing, results valid for 12 months and must be updated annually.
• Fingerprinting must be completed under nursing code 4723.09.
• Candidates may start with fingerprint results pending but must complete prior to extension.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing after 4/11/2025).
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant tests not accepted).

Orientation & Training

• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory. Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome and cannot be skipped.
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided; pass/fail testing during orientation.
• Must complete ECG rhythm recognition and medication competency tests during orientation.
• Must complete all onboarding modules before clearance to start.

Additional Requirements

• Must provide 2 professional references from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application must include 3 years of prior work history with at least 2 years in acute care and similar specialty.
• Skills checklist required annually.

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in a pediatric intensive care unit requiring strong pediatric nursing experience, specific certifications, and compliance with extensive health, background, and training requirements. The role involves rotating shifts and holiday work, with a contract length of approximately 13 weeks.