SICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Seeking an experienced Surgical ICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel nurse in Columbus, OH — 13-week night-shift travel contract. Must have 2+ years recent ICU experience, Ohio RN licensure, ACLS and BLS.

Join a dynamic critical care team in the heart of Columbus, Ohio (43210). This travel RN opportunity is based in the University District near parks, museums, diverse dining, and welcoming neighborhoods — ideal for travel nurses and ICU RNs seeking both career growth and vibrant urban living.

Job Details

• Position: Surgical ICU Registered Nurse (SICU RN) / Travel Nurse
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Location: Surgical ICU, University Hospital, Columbus, OH 43210 (Level I trauma & burn center)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Schedule: Every other weekend required
• Parking: Multiple affordable, convenient options for travel nurses
• Ideal Candidates: Critical care nurses with Surgical ICU, Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, or Transplant ICU experience

Job Requirements (SICU RN / Travel Nurse)

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience (critical care, SICU, trauma, or transplant preferred)
• Valid Ohio RN license (compact or state license accepted) — Ohio nursing jobs welcome
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• First-time travel nurses accepted — travel RN Columbus, OH opportunities available
• Ability to float to different units within the OSU organization as needed
• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leadership role)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Key Responsibilities (SICU / Critical Care RN)

• Provide high-quality critical care to adult and geriatric patients in a Level I trauma and burn center
• Manage multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, complex surgical cases, trauma, transplant, and burn patients
• Perform and monitor invasive procedures: arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, CRRT, ventilators, and wound vacs
• Administer and titrate vasoactive drips, IV insulin protocols, blood products, and continuous IV sedation
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, arterial blood gases (ABGs), and infection prevention protocols
• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and Pyxis/Accudose/Omnicell for medication management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and social services
• Participate in daily burn dressings, bedside procedures, and patient transport for imaging
• Maintain strict adherence to isolation precautions, PPE protocols, and hospital safety standards

This SICU travel RN role is a strong fit for critical care nurses seeking short-term travel nursing contracts in Columbus, OH. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your career in a high-acuity surgical ICU setting. Join our healthcare team today — apply now!

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