Location: Dayton, Ohio

Start Date: 08-13-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Flexible per diem shifts, 12.5-hour shifts, schedule varies based on facility needs

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $55 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert, compassionate nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
• Continuously assess and monitor patient status, recognizing and responding to changes quickly
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments according to protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the care team to develop and adjust care plans
• Support and educate families, keeping them informed and involved in their child's care

Qualifications

• Current Ohio RN license or compact state license
• BLS and PALS certification required
• Previous PICU or pediatric critical care experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Pediatric assessment and critical care monitoring
• Ventilator management and airway support
• Central line and IV therapy management
• Pediatric medication dosing and administration
• Family-centered care and compassionate communication
• Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Crisis intervention and rapid response

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your life
• Opportunity to work in a leading pediatric facility
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Supportive, collaborative care team
• The rewarding experience of caring for children and their families

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