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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2 years of cardiac ICU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• CVICU setting within a cardiovascular heart hospital
• Patient ratios of approximately 1:1-2
• Day/night rotating schedule with 3x12-hour shifts (7:00-19:30 or 19:00-7:30), rotating every 4 weeks
• 36 hours per week with weekday and some weekend shifts, up to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week period
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Cares for post cardiac surgery, CABG, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and VAD patients
• Manages IABP, PA/Swan Ganz lines, ventilators, and conscious sedation

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• 2 years of cardiac ICU experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV starts, telemetry, ventilator management, Swan Ganz monitoring, conscious sedation, balloon pumps, and PA lines
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or formal leadership role; charge RN acceptable for second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular surgical and interventional patients
• Participate in nurse-driven protocols and emergency cardiac response as needed
• Must be prepared to complete Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting promptly upon offer acceptance due to strict compliance timelines
• RTO requests must be submitted with contract and limited to 7 days or less
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital system are not eligible for travel assignments
• Previous travel experience preferred but not required