Job Title
Registered Nurse – PICU
Location
Cincinnati, OH | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 4x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | 48-Hour Contract
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2
- Float within the hospital as needed, including to the Cardiac ICU / CVPICU, based on census demands; travelers are prioritized for floating when census decreases and are notified at the start of their shift
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using electronic health record systems
- Adhere to unit scheduling requirements, including every-other-weekend (EOW) commitment and a minimum of 2 holiday shifts
- Complete an onsite background check and fingerprinting on the first day of assignment
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required; exposure to CICU is strongly preferred
- Active RN license required at time of submission — single-state Ohio license or valid multi-state compact license accepted
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Must be fully vaccinated — no exceptions
- Supervisor reference within the past 2 years required
- Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates; candidates within 50 miles will be considered local and local rates will apply
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system preferred
- Prior exposure to Cardiac ICU (CICU/CVPICU) environments
- Any additional nursing certifications (e.g., ANCC) are a plus
Why Join Us
- First-time travelers are welcome, provided the required specialty experience is met — a great opportunity to begin your travel nursing career at a well-regarded pediatric facility
- Blocked scheduling may be accommodated for candidates willing to work all weekends (Friday–Sunday), offering schedule flexibility within contract requirements