Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location: Cleveland, OH 44195
Job Type: Travel Nursing Contract [NO BENEFITS]
Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule: 3 shifts per week
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Pay Rate

• Travel Pay: $2,500–$2,600 per week

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse for a travel nursing assignment in Cleveland, Ohio.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric critical care, including epilepsy monitoring, ECG rhythm recognition, and inotrope management. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to critically ill pediatric and young adult patients in a high-acuity clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, and overall patient condition.
• Care for patients requiring specialized monitoring and treatment for epilepsy and seizure-related conditions.
• Interpret ECG readings and recognize cardiac rhythm abnormalities, escalating concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Administer and monitor inotropic medications according to provider orders and established clinical protocols.
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans in collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient responses.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Follow established patient safety standards and critical care protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of permanent employment experience in the relevant specialty.
• Minimum 18 months of recent pediatric nursing experience.
• Experience with epilepsy monitoring and caring for patients up to 25 years of age.
• Active Ohio nursing license or compact state nursing license in hand.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Clinical experience with ECG interpretation, cardiac rhythm recognition, and inotrope management.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity pediatric critical care environment.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient assessment skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous PICU travel nursing experience.
• Experience caring for patients with complex neurological and cardiovascular conditions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.