Surgical/Trauma ICU RN
Cincinnati, Ohio
University of Cincinnati Medical Center

RN Surgical/Trauma ICU - PM Shift

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• 34 Bed Surgical & Trauma ICU
• Patient population includes Surgical, Trauma, and Transplant (Kidney, Liver, Pancreas) patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:2; may be 1:3 during low acuity
• Expected to float to other equivalent ICU and Stepdown units as needed

Work Schedule

• 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
• Every other weekend required to work

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care Float experience, including within the last year
• Minimum 1 year or more of total travel nursing experience
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma adult patients
• Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (STICU) experience
• Experience with Epic EMR/charting system
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Experience

• Surgical ICU or Trauma ICU experience

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• Fit Test for N95 or PAPR respirators (annual requirement)
• ECG Exam completion and certification
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • MMR (proof of 2 vaccinations or positive IgG titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella (proof of 2 vaccinations or positive IgG titer)
  • TB Test (completed within 60 days prior to start)
• Physical/Health Statement within 1 year
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case)

Background & Screening

• Criminal background check completed within 90 days prior to assignment start (7-year county and national, SSN trace, sex offender, OIG, SAM, OFAC checks)
• 9-panel drug screen completed within 60 days prior to start (marijuana removed; must repeat with any break in service)
• Two professional references from charge nurse or higher within last 2 years
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Valid driver’s license or government-issued ID (address must match profile)

Onboarding & Training

• Badge photo (color, recent, professional headshot)
• Skills checklist current within 12 months prior to start
• Internal competency checklist to be completed within 2 weeks after start
• Annual compliance training module completion required
• I-9 E-Verify attestation

Additional Notes

• Candidate’s legal name and address on all licenses must match government ID
• All certifications and documentation must be completed and uploaded as required prior to or during onboarding
• Failure to complete required checklists or training on time may result in removal from assignment