Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Akron, OH
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

⚡ AUTO-OFFER POSITION: 36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT PICU RN CONTRACT – AKRON, OH

An immediate 12-week travel contract opening with Auto-Offer status is available for an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Akron, Ohio (Summit County / Northeast Ohio). Operating within an advanced 23-bed multi-disciplinary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at an acclaimed, independent freestanding regional pediatric hospital, this high-compensating role features a balanced 36-hour overnight schedule (19:00 PM – 07:00 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly). AUTO-OFFER FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES! PREMIER 36-HOUR NIGHT PACKAGE ($2,779/WEEK)! HIGH $42.00/HR W2 BASE RATE! LOCALS ACCEPTED AT SAME RATE (NO RADIUS RULE)! NO TRAVEL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! FAST-TRACK SUBMITTAL WITH OH OR COMPACT LICENSE IN HAND! Because this comprehensive PICU serves as the central critical care hub without separate dedicated trauma or pediatric cardiothoracic units, the nursing team manages a wide spectrum of acute pediatric critical illnesses: ECMO management, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), post-op congenital heart surgery, acute neurosurgery, burn care, and multi-organ dysfunction across infants, children, adolescents, and young adults (up to age 26). If you are an acute pediatric critical care nurse skilled in mechanical ventilation (Servo vents), invasive hemodynamic monitoring (Phillips systems), and vasoactive continuous drip titrations looking to earn $2,779/week in Ohio, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (36-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $2,779.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $42.00/hr (36 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $63.00/hr
• (Local clinicians accepted at the exact same pay rate; no mileage radius restrictions).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (19:00 PM – 07:00 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 12 Weeks (Start Date: November 24, 2026).
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend rotation.
• Department Setting & Capacity: 23-bed comprehensive Inpatient PICU (Dept: 10-600100-1065-100 PICU); average daily census of ~20 patients.
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: High-acuity 1:1 and 1:2 ratios depending on patient acuity and device support.
• Age Groups Served: Pediatric continuum from infants and children through adolescents and young adults up to age 26 (including congenital conditions evaluated across the lifespan).
• Floating Scope:
  • Travelers are first to float to competent inpatient acute care floors, the Burn Center (predominantly acute/non-ICU status), and NICU (accompanied by home-unit staff support when floating to NICU).
  • Must be willing to float between the Main Campus and the regional affiliate hospital campus location as operationally required.
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
  • Direct intensive nursing care for complex pediatric medical, surgical, trauma, cardiac, and neurological critical care admissions.
  • Mechanical ventilator support utilizing Servo ventilators, non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP), and high-flow oxygen modalities.
  • Clinical management and monitoring of high-acuity interventions: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) circuit monitoring, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), and invasive hemodynamics.
  • Recovery and surveillance of post-operative cardiac surgery (congenital heart repairs) and complex neurosurgical procedures.
  • Safe titration of weight-based pediatric continuous IV infusions: inotropes, vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, insulin drips, and sedation/analgesic infusions via Alaris infusion systems.
  • Comprehensive neurological assessments, post-craniotomy care, ICP monitoring, and seizure management.
  • Emergency response, pediatric airway management, and rapid bedside stabilization adhering strictly to PALS algorithms.
• EMR System: Epic electronic health record.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of dedicated acute care inpatient Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) RN clinical experience (Level I or Level II pediatric trauma center experience preferred; first-time travel nurses accepted).
• Licensure: Active Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal (with active Nursys report).
• Certifications Required at Submittal:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) — AHA only.

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. As an Auto-Offer position, complete candidate submittals that match all clinical prerequisites receive expedited manager review and immediate contract generation. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized pediatric critical care recruitment team!