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) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2
- Float as needed within the hospital, including to the Cardiac ICU (CVPICU/CICU), based on census and staffing needs — travelers are first to float when census drops and are notified at the start of their shift
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation; Epic charting experience preferred
- Work every other weekend (EOW) as required, with blocked scheduling available for those willing to work all weekends (Friday–Sunday)
- Work a minimum of 2 holidays during the contract period
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of recent PICU experience required
- Active Ohio RN license required at time of submission — single-state OH license or valid compact (multi-state) license accepted
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Must be fully vaccinated — no exceptions
- No previous license disciplinary history
- Supervisor reference within the past 2 years required
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates — candidates within 50 miles will be classified as local and local rates will apply
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Exposure to Cardiac ICU (CICU) environment is strongly preferred
- Experience with Epic electronic health records
- First-time travelers are welcome, provided the 2-year specialty experience requirement is met
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a high-volume, high-acuity pediatric environment with a well-established clinical team
- Blocked scheduling options may be available for candidates who are flexible with weekend availability