Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Akron, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

PICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Akron, Ohio

Job Details

• Position: PICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Akron, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to an additional nearby location

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement completed

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid government-issued photo ID must be carried on assignment
• 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, counties lived/worked, statewide, national criminal, nationwide sex offender, and education verification
• Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprint results required within 1 month of start; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and must be updated annually or after breaks in service over 30 days
• 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 (IGRA or PPD) within 30 days or 1 year respectively; chest X-ray if TB positive
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series proof, 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)
• Unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams must be completed and updated annually
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required for RNs
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually
• References: 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 in acute care in a similar area

Additional Requirements

• Must sign facility-specific agreements including computer security, HIPAA/confidentiality, and float policy
• Must complete facility-specific non-employee personal information form within 72 hours of contract signing to initiate access
• Fingerprint clearance attestation required for Ohio
• PCAR (Pediatric Care After Resuscitation) certification preferred for PICU
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred for PICU and ER

This position requires a highly qualified PICU RN with pediatric critical care experience, appropriate licensure, certifications, and prior travel experience. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory. Floating to an additional location is required.