PICU Registered Nurse
Akron, Ohio
Akron Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse (PICU) - Akron, Ohio

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Position: PICU Registered Nurse
• Schedule: 3x12 hour night shifts
• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to an additional location (Summa) besides the main Akron campus
• License: Ohio or Compact RN license required and must be in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - PICU
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years clinical practice in an acute care setting, with at least 2 years in a similar area to the assignment (PICU or related pediatric critical care)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid government-issued photo ID
• 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, counties lived/worked, statewide, national criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, OFAC, education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks updated annually and after breaks in service >30 days
• Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting 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:

  • 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 proof, or signed declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccinations)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; new screen required after breaks in service >30 days
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (11/15 - 5/31)
• Two positive professional references, including at least one from the most recent employer
• Employment application documenting 3 years prior work history, including 2 years clinical acute care practice in a similar area
• Unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams updated annually
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement and computer security agreement signed
• HIPAA/confidentiality and privacy training completed and signed
• Facility-specific float policy acknowledgment

Preferred Certifications

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred for PICU
• Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR) preferred for PICU

Additional Notes

• Must be comfortable with floating between pediatric units including NICU, PICU, Pediatric Stepdown, TCU, ICU, and BICU
• All certifications must be AHA or AAP/AHA approved where applicable
• Fingerprint clearance attestation required for Ohio

This position is ideal for experienced PICU RNs who are flexible with floating and meet the comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.