Registered Nurse - PICU
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PICU

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with patients up to 25 years old.
• Rotating day/night shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm). Shift rotation may be required based on hospital operational needs.
• Experience with epilepsy monitoring and specialized pediatric care is essential.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes passing ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate competency tests.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• Experience in epilepsy monitoring.
• Experience with inotropes.
• Current certifications issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background checks including FCRA compliant 7-year search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) must be current and updated annually.
• Education verification required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including capability assessment for essential job functions.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no declinations accepted; exemptions require approval)
• Drug screening (standard 10 panel) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year.
• References: 2 professional references from within 1 year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).

Additional Information

• Candidates must complete facility-specific online training modules prior to start.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video content must be watched before testing.
• Candidates with gaps longer than 6 months since last assignment may need to repeat onboarding modules.
• Candidates must have legal name matching on all documents.
• Fingerprinting must be completed both through the agency and at the facility.
• Orientation includes baseline competency exams with required passing scores (90% medication, 80% ECG).
• Traveler must be prepared to comply with facility policies and complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start.

Specialty Experience Requirement

• Minimum 18 months of experience in PICU and pediatric nursing.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience requirement stated.

This position is ideal for experienced PICU Registered Nurses with pediatric expertise seeking a travel contract in Ohio.