
PICU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 5, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.50
- Weekly
- $2,250
- Yearly (full-time)
- $117,000
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 08/28/2026
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 - Travel Nursing Job in Cleveland, Ohio 44195
Overview
Bring your pediatric critical care expertise to a rewarding PICU travel nursing job in Cleveland, Ohio 44195. This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with pediatric intensive care experience who thrives in fast-paced healthcare settings and wants to make a meaningful impact on high-acuity patients. Join a respected medical community near Lake Erie and help support families during critical moments of care.
Job Details
- Type: Travel, on-site
- Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio 44195
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 08/28/2026
- Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Shift Pattern: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
- Holiday Requirement: Must work at least every other holiday
Job Requirements
- 18 months of combined permanent experience in pediatric critical care or the specialty is required
- 18 months of recent pediatric nursing experience required; travel RN experience may count toward this requirement
- Active permanent Ohio RN license or compact RN license in hand at time of submission
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Experience with epilepsy monitoring and specialized care for patients up to 25 years of age
- One reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty from the past 12 months
- Ability to complete ECG rhythm recognition testing and safeMedicate during orientation with a passing score
- Willingness to complete required onboarding, compliance, and travel nurse hiring steps prior to start
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to pediatric patients in a critical care environment
- Monitor and assess patients with complex neurological and cardiac conditions
- Support care for patients requiring inotropes, EKG interpretation, and specialized PICU interventions
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
- Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and provide appropriate critical care nursing interventions
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit protocols for patient safety and quality care
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented pediatric healthcare environment while supporting families through challenging moments
Apply now for this exciting PICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Cleveland, Ohio and join a dedicated pediatric critical care team today.
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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