Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse
Akron, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (NICU) - Akron, Ohio

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (NICU)
• Location: Akron, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 12 weeks (3 months)
• Shift: 3x12 hour days
• Float Requirement: Heavy float to PICU and may be asked to float to Summa location in addition to Akron main campus. Float is required.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Ohio or Compact RN license in hand required
• Education: BSN required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (RQI acceptable)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP/AHA only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred for PICU float
  • STABLE certification preferred (required for NICU; can be completed onsite)
• Experience:

  • Pediatric experience required
  • Stable experience preferred
• Additional Certifications Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) for certain units
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred for PICU & ER
  • CNOR preferred for OR float

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting, preferably in pediatrics or NICU.
• Pediatric experience is mandatory.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required.
• 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, counties lived/worked, statewide, national criminal, nationwide sex offender, FACIS Level 3, OFAC, education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and must be updated annually or after breaks in service over 30 days.
• Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprint results required within 1 month of start; must be updated annually.
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccinations)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or signed declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccinations)
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; new screen required after breaks in service over 30 days.
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Nov 15 - May 31).
• 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 in a similar area.
• Unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams required, updated annually.
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA/confidentiality agreements, computer security agreement, float policy, and others must be signed.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually.

Additional Notes

• This is a Magnet facility.
• Must be willing to float heavily to PICU and other pediatric units.
• STABLE certification can be completed onsite without prior approval.
• Fingerprint clearance attestation required for Ohio.
• Candidate must complete certain facility-specific forms within 72 hours of signed contract to initiate access.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric or NICU RNs with a BSN and required certifications who are comfortable with floating and working in a Magnet-designated hospital setting.