SICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

ICU Registered Nurse (Travel) – Critical Care Float Pool in Columbus, OH | Night Shift | 13-week contract.

Join the Critical Care Float Pool as an ICU RN in vibrant Columbus, Ohio (43210). This travel nursing opportunity places you in multiple ICUs at a renowned medical center in Columbus — a city with a lively arts scene, diverse dining, and the energy of a major university campus. Ideal for experienced critical care and travel nurses seeking Columbus nursing jobs and Ohio travel nursing roles.

Job Details

• Position: Travel ICU RN / Critical Care Registered Nurse (Float Pool)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050 – $2,160 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 — Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity
• Setting: Critical Care Float Pool – Neuro ICU, Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs, CVICU, Cardiology/Diagnostics
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 36 hours/week
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend nights (Friday/Saturday) plus one additional shift during the week

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience; prior travel nursing experience required
• Current RN license: compact license accepted or Ohio RN license required at time of submission
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record (EPIC charting) preferred
• Clinical skills: IV starts, telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, arterial line and central/PICC line care
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership role)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Float across units of equivalent or lower acuity in the Critical Care Float Pool (Neuro ICU, CVICU, Cardiac ICUs, Surgical and Medical ICUs)
• Provide critical care for adult patients with complex diagnoses including transplant patients (kidney, liver, lung, heart), multisystem organ failure, and acute stroke
• Perform and manage advanced procedures: arterial line management, central/PICC line care, chest tube insertion/removal, EVD/ICP monitoring, and ventilator management
• Administer emergency medications, titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, and Rapid Response Teams
• Maintain infection prevention, isolation precautions, and high standards of critical care nursing practice

Enjoy working in Columbus — a city that blends urban excitement with Midwestern hospitality and offers easy access to parks, museums, and the Ohio State University campus. This travel ICU RN role is perfect for intensive care nurses seeking to expand clinical experience and advance their careers in Ohio critical care nursing.

Apply now: Join our critical care travel nursing team in Columbus, OH. Submit your resume, current RN license, certifications (BLS/ACLS/NIHSS), and two professional references to be considered for this ICU RN travel contract.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.