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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareLima, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Lima, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 17, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$54.44
Weekly
$1,960
Yearly (full-time)
$101,920

This job pays about $54.44/hour — 37% 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

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Contract in Lima, Ohio

Travel ICU RN jobs in Lima, Ohio are available for experienced critical care nurses ready to make an impact in a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit. Join a collaborative healthcare team, care for complex adult and geriatric patients, and bring your ICU expertise to a fast-paced environment with strong provider support, advanced technology, and a team-oriented culture. Lima is a welcoming Northwest Ohio community known for its friendly atmosphere, convenient location, and comfortable pace of life.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Nursing
  • Employment Type: Travel Nurse Contract
  • Location: Lima, Ohio
  • Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend and every other holiday
  • Shift Duration: 12 hours
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks with potential flexibility up to 16 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
  • Unit Environment: High-acuity ICU with cardiac, neuro, and postsurgical patients
  • Patient Ratios: Typically 1:2-3, depending on staffing and unit needs

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license in the state of practice or compact equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required
  • Current BLS and ACLS required
  • NIH Stroke certification required
  • Experience with critically ill patients and complex monitoring preferred
  • ECMO experience preferred, but not required
  • Ability to float to other units as needed
  • Successful completion of a dysrhythmia exam required
  • Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care for critically ill patients with multi-system conditions
  • Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized plans of care
  • Monitor hemodynamics and respond quickly to changes in patient status
  • Care for patients requiring advanced therapies and life-support modalities
  • Support patients on vents, CPAP/BiPAP, pressors, CRRT, IABP, Impella, SWAN, and ECMO when applicable
  • Collaborate closely with intensivists, residents, mid-level providers, rapid response staff, and the interdisciplinary team
  • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with nursing standards and policies
  • Educate patients and families while maintaining a compassionate, relationship-based approach
  • Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety at all times

Apply now to explore this ICU travel nursing opportunity in Lima, Ohio and join a healthcare team that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.

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.

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