Travel PICU RN - $2,206 per week

TotalMed; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed RN in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Travel RN for the PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care unit. This 13-week assignment offers 36 hours per week with a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Start date: 11/13/2026.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of acute care pediatric experience and hold ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications. You'll work as part of a broader medical team to deliver high-quality pediatric critical care, coordinating with physicians, families, and specialists.

Qualifications

• ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care/PICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' vital signs and respond to changes.
• Follow cardiac/respiratory monitor readings and report changes.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs as needed.
• Monitor and adjust ventilators and other critical equipment.
• Assist physicians during exams, treatments, and procedures.

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Cleveland, OH. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a PICU RN, you'll provide critical care to pediatric patients as part of a broader medical team. You will collaborate with physicians, specialists and the patients' families to ensure the best coordinated care for these special patients. PICU Travel Nurses provide care to children and adolescents with a wide range of conditions, ranging from common childhood diseases to life-threatening illnesses.

As a PICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Monitor patients' vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
• Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and report any observed changes.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs (both central venous and arterial).
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators.
• Assist physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations.
• Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, Foleys, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes.

PICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times. PICU RNs may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, 1 Year

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1519213. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - PICU RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1