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GHR Healthcare

Travel ICU RN

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$1.9K - $2.0K/wk

Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/25/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks ... One reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager (ANM), supervisor, or director in the ...

GHR Healthcare

Travel ICU RN

Mayfield Heights, OH · On-site

$1.9K - $2.0K/wk

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in ... One reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty ...

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Icu Assistant information

What is an ICU assistant?

ICU Assistants, also known as Intensive Care Unit Assistants, are healthcare support staff who help nurses and doctors care for critically ill patients in the ICU. Their duties often include monitoring vital signs, assisting with patient hygiene, transporting patients, restocking supplies, and ensuring a clean environment. They play a crucial role in supporting the medical team and providing comfort to patients and their families. While they do not perform medical procedures, their work is essential to the smooth operation of the ICU.

What are some common challenges ICU assistants face when supporting critical care teams, and how can they effectively manage these challenges?

ICU Assistants often encounter challenges such as working in high-pressure environments, managing multiple urgent tasks, and supporting patients with complex needs. They must stay organized, remain calm under stress, and communicate clearly with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare staff. Building strong teamwork skills and being adaptable to rapidly changing situations are crucial for success. Proactively seeking guidance and ongoing training can also help ICU Assistants navigate these challenges and provide high-quality support to the critical care team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ICU assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ICU Assistant, you need a solid understanding of basic patient care, vital sign monitoring, and infection control, typically supported by a high school diploma and relevant healthcare training or certification (such as CNA or PCT). Familiarity with hospital information systems, patient monitoring devices, and electronic health records is commonly required. Compassion, attention to detail, and strong teamwork skills help ICU Assistants excel in supporting both patients and medical staff. These competencies ensure patient safety, efficient workflow, and high-quality care in the demanding ICU environment.

What is the difference between Icu Assistant vs Medical Assistant?

AspectIcu AssistantMedical Assistant
CertificationsCPR, Basic Life Support (BLS)CPR, Medical Assistant Certification (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Work EnvironmentIntensive Care Units, hospitalsClinics, outpatient facilities, hospitals
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist ICU nurses, monitor patients, support critical care proceduresRooming patients, taking vital signs, administrative tasks

While both roles support patient care, Icu Assistants focus on critical care in ICU settings, requiring specific certifications and working closely with ICU staff. Medical Assistants work in outpatient and clinical environments, handling routine patient care and administrative duties. The roles differ mainly in scope, environment, and level of patient acuity.

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Infographic showing various Icu Assistant job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

GHR Healthcare

Lima, OH • On-site

$1.9K - $2.0K/wk

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Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/21/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse Job in Lima, Ohio

Take the next step in your travel nursing career with this ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Lima, Ohio. Join a high-acuity critical care team providing expert bedside care to adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced Intensive Care Unit / ICU overflow setting. If you are an experienced critical care RN who values clinical judgment, teamwork, and compassionate patient care, this travel RN role offers a rewarding chance to make an impact.

Lima offers a welcoming Northwest Ohio community with a comfortable mid-sized city feel, convenient access to everyday amenities, and a strong sense of local pride—an excellent location for Ohio nursing jobs and travel nurses seeking both professional growth and a balanced lifestyle.

Job Details
  • Position: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN)
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing
  • Setting: Intensive Care Unit / ICU Overflow
  • Location: Lima, Ohio
  • Start Date: 09/21/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week
  • Average Hours Per Week: 36
  • Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
  • Openings: 1
  • Floating: May be expected to float to PCU, MS/Tele, or ICU as needed
Job Requirements
  • Current RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure
  • Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
  • 1 year of RN experience required
  • ACLS and BLS required
  • NIHSS required
  • Dysrhythmia exam required
  • Experience with critical care equipment and high-acuity patient populations
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
  • Comfortable supporting adult and geriatric patients
Responsibilities
  • Deliver comprehensive critical care to patients with complex, rapidly changing conditions
  • Perform ongoing assessments, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes
  • Monitor hemodynamics and assist with advanced life support technologies
  • Support ventilator management, CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, pressors, and other critical care modalities
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Respond confidently to urgent clinical changes and high-acuity situations
  • Provide patient and family education with a compassionate, relationship-based approach
  • Maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety, infection control, and quality standards
  • Assist with care for cardiac, neuro, post-surgical, and overflow ICU patients as needed

Apply now for this rewarding travel ICU RN job in Lima, Ohio and join a team committed to exceptional critical care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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 #512540. 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: ICU

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.

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