Job Title
Registered Nurse – PICU
Location
Cincinnati, OH | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 48-Hour Contract
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting with patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2
- Float as needed within the hospital, including to the Cardiac ICU / CVPICU, based on census demands; travelers are among the first to float when census decreases and are notified at the start of their shift
- Adhere to every-other-weekend (EOW) scheduling requirements and be available to work a minimum of 2 holidays during the contract
- Utilize Epic electronic health records for documentation and patient management
- Complete an onsite background check and fingerprinting on the first day of assignment; results may impact employment
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required; exposure to CICU/CVPICU is strongly preferred
- Active RN license – valid single-state Ohio license or multi-state compact license required at time of submission
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Must be fully vaccinated – no exceptions
- No previous license disciplinary history
- Previous employees of this facility are ineligible to apply for a period of 1 year from their termination date
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates; candidates residing within 50 miles will be considered local and local rates will apply
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with cardiac ICU (CICU/CVPICU) patient populations
- Proficiency with Epic charting system
- ANCC or other relevant nursing certifications
- Willingness to accept blocked scheduling limited to Friday–Sunday weekends
Why Join Us
- First-time travelers are welcome, provided they meet the 2-year specialty experience requirement
- Opportunity to work in a high-volume, high-acuity pediatric environment with a nationally recognized children's hospital system