PICU Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

PICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting.
• Care for patients from infancy through age 25, including specialized care for epilepsy monitoring.
• Must be able to work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes passing an ECG rhythm recognition test and a SafeMedicate medication administration exam.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience within the last year.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license) required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background check including FCRA-compliant 7-year search, updated annually and after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting completed within 12 months of start and updated annually; must be done under nursing code 4723.09. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions; latex allergy notification required if applicable.
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 small/regular or 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually. PAPRs require approval if mask fit fails due to facial hair.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with official documentation:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella (boosters required if titers negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination (agency-approved medical/religious exemptions accepted)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal)
  • Annual flu vaccination (no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions require agency approval)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 12 months or chest X-ray if past positive, with annual TB questionnaire if applicable.
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.

Orientation & Testing

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
• Baseline competency exams during orientation:

  • SafeMedicate medication administration exam (90% passing score)
  • ECG interpretation exam (80% passing score)
• Candidates unsuccessful on first attempt receive remediation and retake opportunities.
• Not required for legacy candidates or agency flips with less than 6 months gap between contracts at this facility.

References & Work History

• Two professional references required from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar specialty area.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete fingerprinting within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Must maintain certifications and license current throughout assignment.
• Must comply with all health and safety documentation and immunization requirements prior to start.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification.
• Candidates with medical or religious exemptions for vaccines or mask fit must submit appropriate documentation for approval.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric ICU nurses seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare facility in Ohio.