Job Opportunity – Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) Registered Nurse – Ohio
Start Date: September 25, 2026
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, day shift (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM). Every other holiday required.
Highlights:
- Work in a high-acuity Surgical Intensive Care Unit within a major metropolitan medical center
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team providing advanced critical care to complex surgical patients
- Day shift schedule offering consistent hours and work-life balance
- Comprehensive orientation with onboarding modules and competency assessments
- Opportunity for contract extensions up to 18 months
- Vaccination requirements include COVID-19 and Flu vaccines (medical/religious exemptions considered)
Requirements:
- Active and unencumbered Ohio RN license or Compact State license (must be in hand prior to submission)
- Minimum 18 months of recent SICU experience (travel or permanent experience accepted)
- Minimum 18 months combined permanent experience in critical care specialty (preferably within one location, but combined experience accepted)
- Current AHA or American Red Cross BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Current NIHSS certification
- Professional reference from a manager, supervisor, or director from an assignment within the past 12 months
- Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate assessments during orientation
- Negative drug screen within 12 months of start date
- Completion of BCI/FBI fingerprinting within 48 hours of contract signing
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers experienced critical care nurses the chance to work in a premier SICU environment, caring for a diverse surgical patient population requiring advanced life support interventions. You'll be part of a skilled nursing team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes in a state-of-the-art facility. With a consistent day shift schedule and opportunities for long-term placement, this role provides both professional challenge and stability for traveling healthcare professionals.