PICU RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU (PICU) position at a leading children's hospital, requiring current PICU experience, Epic proficiency, and an OH or Compact RN license in hand.

Details

• PICU setting within a large pediatric children's hospital
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30)
• 13-week contract
• Epic EMR required
• Floating required to NICU, CV PICU, ED, stepdown, and med/surg units as needed

Requirements

• Active OH or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent, current PICU experience required; candidates with 1.5–2 years may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Current PICU experience must be reflected in work history; CVPICU experience alone is not sufficient
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers may be considered with closer to 3 years of PICU experience
• Must have recent Level I facility experience
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Core respiratory skills required: End-Tidal CO2 monitoring, care of ventilated patients, care/maintenance of acute airway, suctioning (ETT/NT), tracheostomy care
• Core cardiovascular skills required: hemodynamic monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• IV therapy skills required: administration of blood and blood products, central line care, starting and maintaining IVs
• Pediatric dosage calculations required
• 2 supervisory/managerial references required for consideration; at least one must hold a manager or supervisor title (charge nurse references do not qualify)
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Preferred skills include: BiPAP/CPAP management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, chest tube management, ventilator management, arterial line management, IV vasopressors, continuous sedation, anti-seizure medications, antiarrhythmics, procedural sedation, ICP monitoring, and use of the Broselow system
• Candidates who have previously worked permanently at this facility must have a gap of at least 2 years before being eligible
• Floating between units is a strong point of emphasis at this facility; travelers must be prepared and willing to float as assigned
• Local candidates (within 60 miles of the facility) are not eligible for this position