Registered Nurse PICU
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 8/28/2026
Salary: $2520/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Rotating
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Rotating Shifts (Days and Nights) | 3x12-Hour Shifts | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting with patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2
- Float as needed within the hospital, including to the Cardiac ICU (CVPICU), based on census and staffing needs
- Work rotating day and night shifts (7:00–19:00 and 19:00–7:00) based on unit need
- Work a minimum of every other weekend (EOW) and a minimum of 2 holidays during the contract
- Adhere to unit protocols, charting requirements, and compliance standards throughout the assignment
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of recent PICU experience required
- Active RN license – single-state Ohio or valid compact (multi-state) license required at time of submission
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Must be fully vaccinated (no exceptions)
- No previous license disciplinary actions or hits on record
- Supervisor reference within the past 2 years required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior exposure to Cardiac ICU (CICU/CVPICU) environments
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
- Any additional nursing certifications (e.g., ANCC) are a plus
Why Join Us
- First-time travelers are welcome, provided the 2-year specialty experience requirement is met
- Blocked scheduling may be accommodated for candidates willing to work all weekends (Friday–Sunday)
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