Surgical Trauma ICU RN
Cincinnati, Ohio
University of Cincinnati Medical Center

RN Surgical/Trauma ICU - PM Shift

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts, 3 shifts/week, 36 hours total)
Unit: 34 Bed Surgical & Trauma ICU
Patient Population: Surgical, Trauma, and Transplant (Kidney, Liver, Pancreas)
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:2; may be 1:3 when acuity is low
Floating: Expected to float to other equivalent ICU and Stepdown units as needed

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in ICU
• At least 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• 1 year of experience in a Level 1 adult trauma designated hospital or equivalent within the last 5 years
• EPIC EMR/charting experience required
• Preferred: Surgical ICU or Trauma ICU experience

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Surgical Trauma Intensive Care (STICU), including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS
• Driver’s License

Additional Information

• Driver’s license or valid government-issued ID required for submission (address must match profile)
• Candidate’s legal name and address on all licenses must match government ID
• Some immunization exemptions accepted only for specific populations (e.g., Tdap for pediatric positions)
• Flu vaccine is optional for this position but may be required seasonally for other roles

This position offers a challenging critical care environment with a focus on surgical, trauma, and transplant patients during the night shift. The role requires strong ICU experience, travel nursing background, and compliance with comprehensive onboarding and credentialing requirements.