
PICU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.50
- Weekly
- $2,250
- Yearly (full-time)
- $117,000
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/23/2026
This job pays about $62.50/hour — 58% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,785 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 441 of them in Cleveland.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
PICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment in Cleveland, Ohio
Travel PICU RN opportunity in Cleveland, OH for an experienced pediatric critical care nurse seeking a 13-week assignment in a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Bring your pediatric critical care expertise to a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Cleveland, Ohio, where you'll care for complex pediatric patients and make a meaningful impact every shift. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers rotating day and night shifts, a full 36-hour workweek, and the chance to work in a vibrant healthcare hub known for its strong medical community, cultural attractions, and access to Lake Erie.
Job Details
- Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Position: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
- Start Date: 10/23/2026
- End Date: 1/22/2027
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Schedule: Day and night rotation; shift times may vary based on operational needs
- Location: Cleveland, OH 44195 - a dynamic healthcare destination with world-class medical resources, city amenities, and scenic lakefront living
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of combined permanent experience in the specialty
- Active permanent Ohio nursing license or compact license in hand at time of submission
- Current AHA or American Red Cross BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Experience with epilepsy monitoring and specialized care for patients from pediatrics through young adults
- Ability to work rotating day and night shifts as needed
- Must be available to work at least every other holiday
- Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition testing and safeMedicate during orientation
- One qualifying reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty
Responsibilities
- Deliver skilled nursing care in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit setting
- Monitor and support patients with complex, high-acuity pediatric needs
- Perform ECG rhythm recognition and assist with cardiac monitoring
- Provide care for patients receiving inotropic support and other advanced therapies
- Support epilepsy monitoring and other specialized PICU care requirements
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe, effective patient outcomes
- Adapt to rotating schedules while maintaining excellent patient care and professionalism
- Complete orientation modules and required assessments prior to independent assignment
Apply now to join a rewarding travel nursing job in Cleveland, Ohio and advance your PICU nursing career today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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