CVICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

CVICU Registered Nurse Travel Nurse Job – Columbus, Ohio

Experienced CVICU Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Columbus, Ohio, in the 43210 area. Join a fast-paced Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and care for high-acuity adult cardiac patients, including post-cardiac surgery, transplant, ECMO, VAD, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring cases. Located in a vibrant and welcoming part of Columbus, the 43210 area offers convenient access to dining, local culture, and community amenities that make it an appealing place to live and work during your assignment. If you are seeking Ohio RN travel jobs or critical care nursing jobs in Columbus, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Area: 43210
• Setting: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Start Date: 7/27/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour schedule (19:00 - 07:30)
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend coverage required, with up to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule period
• Float Requirement: May float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:1 to 1:2

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• At least 1 year of recent RN experience required; 2 years of cardiac ICU or CVICU experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Recent CVICU, cardiac ICU, or critical care experience with high-acuity cardiovascular patients
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with ventilators, telemetry, IV starts, Swan-Ganz monitoring, conscious sedation, balloon pumps, and PA lines preferred
• Ability to work weekends, rotating holidays, and float as needed
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as a CVICU Registered Nurse in a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care setting
• Monitor and manage adult patients recovering from CABG, valve repair or replacement, TAVR, vascular and thoracic procedures, transplant, and other complex cardiovascular interventions
• Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient condition using advanced critical care nursing judgment
• Manage ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and hemodynamic monitoring equipment
• Support care for patients requiring ECMO, CRRT, IABP, Impella, VAD, and temporary pacing as appropriate to unit needs
• Administer medications, blood products, and emergency interventions in accordance with clinical protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rehabilitation services to deliver exceptional patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Adhere to unit policies, infection prevention standards, and patient safety best practices

Apply now for this CVICU travel nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent cardiac critical care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.