Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Cleveland, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/28/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 28, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU (PICU) travel assignment requiring a minimum of 18 months of permanent specialty experience and active Ohio or compact RN licensure.

Details\n

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• PICU setting within a major academic medical center
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• Cares for pediatric patients of all ages up to 25 years, including those requiring epilepsy monitoring and inotrope management
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• Day/Night rotating shifts: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM and 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12-hour shifts)
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• Shift rotation may be adjusted based on operational needs, though preferred shifts will be honored when possible
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• 13-week contract
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Requirements\n

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• Active OH RN license or compact RN license currently in hand — no pending licensure accepted
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• Current AHA or American Red Cross BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; all must be active and in hand
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• NIHSS certification preferred
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• Minimum 18 months of permanent (non-travel) experience in PICU or pediatric specialty required prior to any travel assignments
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• Minimum 18 months of recent pediatric experience required (travel experience counts toward this requirement)
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• Experience with EKG/ECG rhythm recognition and inotrope management required
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• One professional reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the applicable specialty, from an assignment worked within the past 12 months — co-worker references are not accepted
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• A valid driver's license and Social Security card are required for consideration
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• Must pass ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate assessments during orientation (two attempts allowed)
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• No open background check cases; no license hits accepted
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Additional Information\n

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• Provides specialized nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients, including those requiring epilepsy monitoring and vasoactive medication management
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• Local candidates are accepted for this position
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• Former permanent or per diem employees of this health system must wait at least 1 year from their end date before working as a traveler
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• Every other holiday coverage is required
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• BCI/FBI fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signing the contract
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• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate testing; a passing score is required with a maximum of two attempts
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• Pre-start modules are required and average 6–15 hours; some module time is non-billable
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• RTO requests must be disclosed prior to or at time of interview
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• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position due to the permanent experience requirement
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American Traveler Job ID #P-736073. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

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