SICU RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU (SICU) position at a major academic medical center in Ohio, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Work setting is a Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at an academic teaching hospital
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3x12-hour shifts per week)
• Every other weekend required
• 36 hours per week
• Floating required
• On-call required
• Epic EMR (preferred)
• Medication systems include Pyxis, Accudose, and Omnicell
• SBAR communication framework used

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Level II Trauma experience required
• Surgical ICU, Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, or Transplant ICU experience preferred
• Academic/teaching hospital experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Required skills include: IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care/management, PICC line management, blood product administration, care of ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), interpretation of ABGs, titration of vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation administration/monitoring, IV insulin protocols, management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and phlebotomy
• Pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring experience preferred
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 from a manager, director, or formal leadership role (supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; no coworker references accepted
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront and is limited to 7 days or fewer for the contract duration
• Former employees of this health system are eligible to apply after a minimum 6-month separation from the facility
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are not eligible for a travel assignment
• Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly after signing a contract — candidates outside Ohio will need to travel to an in-state fingerprinting location or complete a mailed packet upon receipt
• Purchasable parking permit options are available on-site through CampusParc, including garage and surface lot options with varying access levels and shuttle service