Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Cleveland, OH

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)

Location

Cleveland, OH

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for patients ranging from infants through young adults up to age 25
• Perform epilepsy monitoring and deliver specialized care across all applicable pediatric age groups
• Administer and monitor inotropes and interpret EKG/ECG rhythms as part of routine patient care
• Complete ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate assessments during orientation with acceptable passing scores
• Participate in holiday rotation, working at minimum every other holiday as required by the unit
• Accurately document and submit hours worked using the designated time-tracking system

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in PICU or the specialty being applied for; travel experience may be considered for pediatric experience requirement
• Minimum 18 months of recent Pediatric nursing experience
• Active, permanent Ohio RN license or valid Compact State license in hand at time of submission – no pending licenses accepted
• Active AHA or American Red Cross BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications in hand at time of submission
• Proficiency in EKG/ECG rhythm recognition and inotrope administration
• One professional reference from a manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, supervisor, or director in the applicable specialty from an assignment within the past 12 months (co-worker references not accepted)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification preferred
• Experience with epilepsy monitoring in a pediatric critical care setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric critical care environment at a nationally recognized medical institution
• Contract extensions available for up to 18 months for qualified travelers in good standing