First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
🔥 NIGHT-SHIFT PICU RN CONTRACT – PREMIER MAGNET CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
First Connect Health has an immediate 12-week travel contract opening for an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Akron, Ohio. Operating within a 23-bed high-acuity PICU at Akron Children's Hospital, this position features a structured 3x12 overnight schedule (19:00 PM - 07:00 AM / 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM). First-time travelers are welcome to apply! If you are a critical care pediatric nurse looking to earn $2,506/week with max tax-free stipends, manage complex multisystem pediatric diagnoses, and utilize Epic EMR, this assignment is built for you!
💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE
- Weekly Gross: $2,506.00
- Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,246.00
- Hourly W2 Rate: $35.00/hr (36 regular hours)
- Overtime Rate: $52.50/hr
📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS
- Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (19:00 PM - 07:00 AM / 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM). Block scheduling is not available.
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend (EOW) rotation.
- On-Call Requirements: Standby call rate is $7.50/hr ($125.00/hr call-back rate).
- Clinical Scope & High-Acuity Care: 23-bed comprehensive unit managing wide-ranging critical care diagnoses (no dedicated pediatric CT or trauma unit, all high-acuity cases are handled directly in the PICU). High-level interventions include ECMO program management, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), post-op congenital cardiac surgery, and complex pediatric neurosurgery.
- Equipment & Systems: Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Philips physiological monitors, and Servo ventilators.
- Floating Requirements: Travelers are first to float across inpatient acute care floors, regional partner sites (including Summa campus), and NICU (accompanied support provided if floating to NICU).
🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of clinical PICU RN experience in an acute care hospital setting is required. First-time travelers accepted!
- Education: BSN degree is strictly required (Magnet-designated facility policy).
- Licensure: Active Ohio RN License or active Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly required in hand at submittal.
- Certifications Required: * American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Local Candidate Policy: No radius restrictions; local nurses are accepted at the exact same travel rate!
✨ WORK WITH FIRST CONNECT HEALTH Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized pediatric critical care recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate document checklist mapping, and fast-track your profile straight to the hiring manager for prioritized review!
👉 Click "Apply Now" to complete your screening and secure your September 29th start date!
📍 Location Details: Assignment is located at Akron Children's Hospital, 1 Perkins Sq, Akron, OH 44308.
⏱️ Assignment Timeline: 12-week contract running from September 29, 2026, through December 22, 2026.
👥 Positions Available: 3 open night-shift positions.
🎓 Education Hardstop: BSN degree is mandatory for consideration at this Magnet facility.
🔄 Floating Confirmation: Profile submission requires confirmation that the traveler agrees to float across inpatient acute units, NICU, and the affiliated Summa health location.
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
