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PICU Travel Registered Nurse (PICU RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Cleveland, Ohio

Join a high-acuity pediatric intensive care team as a PICU Travel Registered Nurse in Cleveland, Ohio. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to care for critically ill pediatric and young adult patients while expanding your pediatric critical care expertise. Located in Cleveland’s 44195 area, this healthcare opportunity provides access to a vibrant cultural scene, diverse dining, lakefront recreation, and a welcoming metropolitan community.

PICU Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Start Date: November 13, 2026
• Contract End Date: February 12, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Times: Days, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Schedule Considerations: Rotating shifts may be required based on operational needs. Travelers are expected to work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation: 16 hours

PICU RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio or an active compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent permanent experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or comparable pediatric critical care specialty
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Recent experience with epilepsy monitoring, care of pediatric patients across all age groups through young adulthood, EKG interpretation, and inotropes
• Active certifications must be in hand; pending certifications are not accepted
• One recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty is required
• Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments during orientation is required
• Ability to complete required background screening, occupational health requirements, and onboarding modules

Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric and young adult patients in the PICU
• Monitor complex patients, recognize changes in condition, and initiate timely interventions
• Administer and titrate medications, including inotropic therapies, according to orders and clinical protocols
• Perform and interpret cardiac rhythm assessments and communicate significant findings to the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support epilepsy monitoring and specialized care for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, coordinated patient care
• Educate patients and families while providing compassionate support during critical illness
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold pediatric critical care, patient safety, and infection-prevention standards

Apply now for this PICU travel nursing opportunity in Cleveland, Ohio, and join a collaborative pediatric critical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.