Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,059/weekOverview
- Start Date02/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position in Ohio, requiring an active OH or compact RN license and expertise in advanced cardiac care.
Responsibilities
- Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a hospital setting
- Patient population includes critically ill cardiac patients with patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2
- Responsibilities include advanced cardiac procedures such as IV starts, telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, Swan-Ganz, conscious sedation, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and PA lines
- Epic EMR experience is required
- Day (7:00am - 7:30pm) and night (7:00pm - 7:30am) 12-hour shifts available, 36 hours/week
- Required to work weekdays, some weekends, and rotating holidays
- Up to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week period (Saturday/Sunday for day shifts, Friday/Saturday for night shifts)
- No on-call requirements
- Floating to units of equivalent or lower acuity required; travelers will not be rotated more than once every four weeks
- No time off will be approved between 2/15/26 and 2/28/26
- Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly after contract signing
- Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
- Former employees must have a 6 month separation before being considered; current employees are ineligible
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Holiday coverage is required
- RTO requests must be submitted with application and included in the contract
Requirements
- Active OH or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- 2 years of recent Cardiac ICU experience preferred
- Epic EMR experience required
- Experience with IV start, telemetry, ventilator support, Swan-Ganz lines, conscious sedation, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and PA lines required
- Completion of a nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
- Two professional references required, at least one from a manager or formal leader
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Facility
Ohio State's Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital

- Short Term Acute Care
Employer
American Traveler
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Columbus, OH
About
Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.
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