SICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring 2+ years of current ICU experience and OH or compact licensure.

Details

• Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) with an oncology patient population
• Adult patient population with diagnoses including hemorrhagic/hypovolemic shock, sepsis, septic shock, pneumonia, ARDS, craniotomy, ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke, intracranial hypertension, and delirium
• 13-week assignment with night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30) or D/N rotating based on department needs
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period, though changes are not guaranteed
• Epic EMR experience required
• Performs specialized procedures including EVD management, ICP monitoring, Massive Transfusion Protocol, mechanical ventilation, heated high flow, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy management, CRRT, and vasopressor titration

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of current ICU experience required, consistently worked within the last 12 months and specific to the specialty applied for
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Skilled in ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and airway suctioning
• Skilled in CRRT/CVVHD and acute/chronic renal failure management
• Skilled in continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Skilled in CVA/acute stroke management and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in IV insulin protocols and management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• First-time travelers with 2+ years of ICU experience will be considered
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees are ineligible for a travel assignment at this health system
• RTO must be submitted with the initial application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing the contract due to strict compliance timelines