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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring OH or compact license, Epic experience, and critical care skills including balloon pumps and Swan-Ganz monitoring.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a teaching hospital
• Rotating day/night schedule (3x12 hours), 36 hours per week on a 4-week rotation
• Day shift 7:00-19:30, night shift 19:00-7:30
• Estimated patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2
• Up to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Sat/Sun for days, Fri/Sat for nights)
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Assignment lengths of 13-26 weeks available

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, NIHSS preferred
• 2 years of cardiac ICU experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skills required: IV starts, telemetry, ventilator management, Swan-Ganz monitoring, conscious sedation, balloon pumps, and PA lines
• Experience with CABG, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and VAD (LVAD/RVAD) preferred
• Experience managing patients post cardiac surgery, pre/post cardiac cath intervention, and sheath removal preferred
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD, IV insulin protocols, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program required
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership role; charge RN acceptable for second reference, no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to cardiovascular ICU patients, including those recovering from cardiac surgery and cardiac interventions
• Candidates must complete Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting promptly after accepting an offer due to strict compliance timelines
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract at time of consideration, limited to 7 days or less
• Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for travel assignment at this facility
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Previous travel experience preferred but first-time travelers may be considered