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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU (PICU) position in Ohio, requiring current PICU experience, Epic proficiency, and an OH or Compact RN license in hand.

Details

• PICU setting within a large pediatric hospital
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Floating required to NICU, CV PICU, ED, stepdown, and med-surg units as needed; travelers must be prepared to comply with facility float expectations
• Epic EMR — required
• Patient population is pediatric critical care
• Teaching hospital experience is preferred

Requirements

• OH or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of current PICU experience required; candidates with 1.5–2 years may be considered
• Current PICU experience must be clearly reflected in work history — CV PICU experience alone is not sufficient
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• First-time travelers may be considered with closer to 3 years of PICU experience and recent Level 1 facility background
• Recent Level 1 hospital experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two supervisory references required, with at least one from a manager or supervisor-titled role
• Proficiency with respiratory skills including ventilator management, care of ventilated patients, ABG interpretation, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and end-tidal CO2 monitoring
• Proficiency with IV therapy skills including arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, and PICC line management
• Proficiency with cardiovascular skills including hemodynamic monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Proficiency with pediatric medication administration including vasopressors, continuous sedation, anti-seizure medications, antiarrhythmics, and pediatric dosage calculations

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position — local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates who have previously worked permanently for this health system must have a gap of at least 2 years before being considered
• Attendance and punctuality are strictly enforced; no call/no-shows are taken very seriously and may result in termination