Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - $2,267 per week in Cleveland, OH

Job Opportunity – Surgical ICU Registered Nurse – Ohio

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts per week, rotating day/night schedule (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM / 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM). Shifts may be adjusted to meet operational needs. Holiday rotation required (every other holiday minimum).

Highlights:

• Surgical ICU specialty at a major academic medical center
• Rotating day and night shifts with 12-hour schedule
• ECG rhythm recognition and safe medication administration assessments conducted during orientation
• Contract extension opportunities available for up to 18 months
• Comprehensive orientation with specialty-specific modules
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment

Requirements:

• Active, permanent Ohio RN license or valid Compact State license in hand at time of application
• Minimum 12 months of permanent experience in Surgical ICU
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA or American Red Cross), ACLS, and NIHSS
• All certifications must be active at time of submission
• One professional reference from a manager, supervisor, or director in SICU from within the past 12 months
• COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate assessments during orientation
• Background check clearance with no open cases; no license violations accepted

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity Surgical ICU environment at a leading academic healthcare facility. You'll collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team while caring for critically ill surgical patients, with opportunities for professional growth through ongoing education and the potential for long-term contract extensions. This role is ideal for experienced ICU nurses seeking to advance their critical care expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Additional Information:

• BCI/FBI fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• Pre-start modules average 6-15 hours (first 4 hours compensated)
• Annual competency requirements for nurses on continuous contracts
• Local candidates accepted