Job info

Location: Middletown, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Work in a 16-bed ICU unit within a 310-bed hospital, designated as a Level III Trauma Center.
Patient ratios: 1:2 for Critical Care patients, 1:3 for Intermediate level patients.
Unit includes a Neuro Unit for ischemic strokes receiving TPA, care for COVID-positive patients, CRRT, 24-hour EEG, hypothermia post cardiac arrest, and prone patients.
Family-centered care with no visiting hour restrictions.
Customer service is a top priority.

Valid RN license in Ohio.
Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year.
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed.
Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays.
Floating is expected at the employer’s discretion, including to high-risk respiratory units or COVID units.
Floating locations may include nearby campuses within 10-15 miles.

NIH Stroke Certification required within 12 months prior to start and updated annually (with a 5-day grace period).
Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start or must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing (3 attempts allowed).
Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 2 years of start.
Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CPI apply only if working in specific units (not required for ICU).

Physical exam within 2 years indicating fitness to work and free of communicable diseases.
Negative TB test or chest X-ray; annual TB questionnaire if past positive.
Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (vaccination series, immune titer, or declination).
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 12 months prior to documentation due date, including marijuana panel.
7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, national sex offender check, and other required screenings.
E-Verify and I-9 compliance required.
Government-issued photo ID required.

Current resume/application required.
Two professional references within 2 years, including at least one manager/supervisor/charge RN. Employment verification accepted if references are unavailable.
Skills checklist updated within 1 year prior to documentation due date.
Primary source verification of Ohio RN license and certifications.
Annual health questionnaire and candidate agreement must be completed prior to documentation due date.

Travelers are first to float and may be assigned to various specialty clusters as needed.
Employer reserves the right to cancel up to 2 shifts per 13-week contract due to low census, with 2 weeks’ notice and no penalty.
Travelers are not eligible for employee incentives.
Request for time off (RTO) must be submitted with initial application; no RTO added after offer. Approval is at manager’s discretion.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with critical care, telemetry, and flexible scheduling in a dynamic hospital environment.