Travel Neuro ICU Critical Care RN - $2,142 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Cleveland, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiothoracic ICU | Cleveland, OH (University Circle)

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Cleveland, OH — Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU). Join a high-acuity critical care team for a 13-week travel assignment caring for post-cardiac surgery patients and managing advanced life support devices. Ideal candidates are experienced critical care nurses with ACLS/BLS and recent ICU experience.

Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio 44106 — University Circle (museums, gardens, dining, easy city access)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (June 15, 2026 – September 13, 2026)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 – $2,010
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: 20-bed Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) — cardiac surgery ICU, post-op cardiac care
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse, On-Site

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Ohio (or Compact RN eligibility)
• RN Critical Care certification required (CCR N or equivalent)
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience; cardiothoracic/cardiac surgery ICU preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to complete all onboarding health and professional documentation (MMR, Varicella, Hep B, Tdap, TB/PPD, Fit Test, Physical/Health Statement, background check, skills checklist)
• Valid Driver's License or State ID

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert critical care nursing for post-cardiac surgery patients directly from the OR (CABG, valve procedures, Ross, aortic dissection, thoracic cases)
• Titrate and manage drips, including sedatives and vasoactive medications
• Manage chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines; perform patient mobilization and daily weights
• Operate and monitor advanced support devices: CRRT, Tablo, Aquadex, Impella, IABP, HeartMate III, external VAD, and ECMO
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams (cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, perfusionists, PT/OT, respiratory therapy) to optimize outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation consistent with hospital policy and critical care best practices

Why Join This Cleveland Travel Nurse Assignment

This travel nurse role in Cleveland offers hands-on experience in a specialized cardiothoracic ICU with exposure to high-acuity cardiac surgical cases and advanced therapies (ECMO, VADs, CRRT). Enjoy living and working in University Circle (44106), a cultural hub with parks, museums, and convenient access to downtown Cleveland. This position is ideal for ICU RNs and critical care nurses seeking growth in cardiothoracic critical care.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Cleveland, OH — Cardiothoracic ICU. Explore Cleveland nursing jobs and travel nurse assignments in Ohio today!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #481922. 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: ICU

About GHR Healthcare

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