Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PICU

Location: Cleveland, OH 

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Nights, 3x12 (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Orientation: 20 Hours (Non-Billable)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse for a Level I tertiary care environment. The ideal candidate will have strong critical care experience caring for infants through young adult patients, including those requiring complex monitoring and high-acuity interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care nursing to pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.

• Monitor patients requiring invasive and non-invasive support, including inotropes and ventilators.

• Perform continuous patient assessment and respond rapidly to changes in condition.

• Administer medications safely, including high-risk and titrated infusions.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and child life specialists.

• Support families with education, emotional support, and care planning.

• Document care accurately in accordance with regulatory standards.

Unit Details / Patient Population

• Pediatric ICU serving patients from neonatal age through young adults up to ~25 years .

• Care includes epilepsy monitoring , neuro patients, respiratory failure, trauma, and critical medical illness.

Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 18 months of recent PICU experience required (permanent or travel).

• Must have prior permanent experience in specialty before traveling.

Licensure:

• Active Ohio RN License or Active Compact RN License MUST be in hand at submission .

Certifications:

• AHA BLS

• AHA ACLS

• AHA PALS

• ECG rhythm interpretation proficiency required

• Experience with inotropes required

• NIHSS preferred

Holiday & Scheduling Expectations

• Must work at least every other holiday during assignment.

• No block scheduling guaranteed.

Additional Notes

• ECG Rhythm Test and Safe Medicate Assessment required during orientation (passing score required).

• Qualivis / Lotus system used for timecard submission.

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com   or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807 .

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Shift work, Night shift,

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