Registered Nurse PICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PICU

Location

Cincinnati, OH | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite

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 as needed within the hospital, including to the Cardiac ICU (CVPICU), based on census needs — travelers are first to float when census drops and are notified at the start of their shift
• Maintain compliance with all unit protocols, documentation standards, and patient safety requirements
• Document patient care accurately using electronic health record systems
• Work a minimum of two holidays per contract and every other weekend (EOW required)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required; exposure to CICU is a plus
• Active RN license required at time of submission — valid Ohio single-state or multistate compact license accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Must be fully vaccinated — no exceptions
• No previous license disciplinary actions on record
• 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
• Previous employees of this facility are ineligible to apply for a period of 1 year from their termination date
• RTO requests must be submitted at time of candidate submission; a maximum of 5 days may be requested — no block scheduling unless for weekends only (Friday–Sunday)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in or exposure to Cardiac ICU (CICU/CVPICU) settings
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records
• Any additional nursing certifications (e.g., ANCC) are a plus

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, provided they meet the 2-year specialty experience requirement
• Blocked weekend scheduling can be accommodated for travelers willing to work all weekends (Friday–Sunday)