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PICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareCleveland, OHTravel
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.

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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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