PICU RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$3,362/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration8 weeks
- Facility InformationChildrens610 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 8 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric ICU position requiring current PICU experience, an OH or Compact RN license, and willingness to float across units.
Details
- PICU setting within a children's hospital
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
- 8-week contract length
- Float requirement to NICU, CV PICU, ED, stepdown, and MS units as needed
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active OH state or Compact RN license required, in hand
- BLS and PALS certifications required (AHA only)
- ACLS certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of current PICU experience required
- Recent Level 1 trauma center experience required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Experience with ventilator management, central/arterial line care, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and emergency medication administration
- Experience with ICP monitoring preferred
- 2 supervisory references required, with at least one manager or supervisor titled reference at time of consideration
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to pediatric ICU patients, including ventilator management and emergency medication administration
- Floating to other units is a standard expectation and point of emphasis for this facility
- Candidates with closer to 3 years of PICU experience will be considered for first-time travel assignments
- Cannot have worked in a permanent role at this facility within the last 2 years
- Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted for this role
- No RTO permitted during this contract
Facility
Nationwide Children's Hospital
3 nurses recommend working with Nationwide Children's Hospital

- Childrens
- 610 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
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Columbus, OH
About
Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.
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