Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Registered Nurse – CVPICU (Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU) with float duties to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) as needed.
• Care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and adults with cardiac disease.
• Manage intubated and ventilated patients.
• Administer and monitor inotropes and vasoactive medications.
• Care for patients with central lines, arterial lines, and peripheral IVs, focusing on CLABSI reduction.
• Possible exposure to Berlin Heart and Heartmate devices.
• Maintain a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Ability to transfer and admit patients within the same shift.
• Pediatric experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU), with experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Pediatric nursing experience

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a pediatric or cardiac intensive care setting (based on specialty and clinical practice requirements).
• Experience with ventilated patients and vasoactive medication management.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID) must be carried during hours of service.
• Social Security Card or number required.
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation.
• Criminal background check (7-year history) updated within the last year; must include all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Facility will complete fingerprinting onsite on the first day.
• Education verification (transcript/diploma) required.
• Health screening form completed within 60 days prior to start.
• Senate Bill 38 Criminal Disclosure form completed prior to start.
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity via titer or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer (declination not accepted)
  • Varicella immunity via titer, vaccination, or history of chickenpox
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (declinations not accepted)
• Drug screening: 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30 days to 12 months of start.
• References: Minimum of 2 professional clinical references.
• Employment application/resume including 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area.
• Required competency exams and medication tests with 100% pass rate on pediatric medication test.
• Annual completion of core competency parts I, II, and III.
• HIPAA compliance acknowledgment.

Additional Information

• Facility is latex-free; candidates with latex allergy do not require special approval.
• Surgical masks provided and mandatory for patient-facing staff.
• Candidates must be able to work night shifts (7 PM to 7 AM).
• Float to PICU as needed during the contract.
• Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with a focus on cardiac pediatric critical care.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric critical care nurses with cardiac ICU expertise seeking an 8-week travel assignment on night shifts.