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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring an OH or compact RN license and 2 years of cardiac ICU experience.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a teaching hospital
• Care for post cardiac surgery and cardiac intervention patients
• Estimated patient ratios of 1:1-2
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM) on a 36-hour weekly commitment
• Weekday and weekend shifts required, up to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required, NIHSS preferred
• 2 years of cardiac ICU experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skills required: IV starts, telemetry, ventilator management, Swan-Ganz/PA line monitoring, conscious sedation, intra-aortic balloon pump, arterial line management, central line care, and cardiac drip titration
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a Manager/Director or Supervisor and the second from a Charge RN or higher; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to cardiovascular ICU patients, including those recovering from cardiac surgery and cardiac catheterization/intervention
• Manage patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical circulatory support
• Previous travel experience preferred but first-time travelers may be considered
• RTO must be submitted with initial contract request and limited to 7 days or less
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at this health system
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements promptly after signing contract