CVICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,332/weekOverview
- Start Date03/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: CVICU RN (ICU - Cardiac)
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Position: CVICU Registered Nurse (RN)
- Shift: Night
- Specialty: Cardiac ICU (Open Heart experience required)
Required Qualifications
- License: Valid RN license for Ohio
- Experience: Open Heart ICU experience required (minimum years not explicitly stated, assume at least 1+ year ICU experience)
- Certifications:
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- ACLS (American Heart Association)
- Skills:
- Completion of specialty-specific competency testing within the last year
- Health Requirements:
- Fit Test (e.g., N95 mask)
- 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) for TB screening (within last 5 years, or 1 year if from certain states)
- 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
- Physical/Health Statement confirming fitness to work (exam within last year)
- Vaccinations:
- COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption (booster proof required through Sept 2025)
- MMR (proof of 2 vaccinations or IgG titer)
- Hepatitis B vaccination series (proof required)
- Influenza vaccine or approved exemption (for upcoming flu season)
- Varicella vaccination or immunity proof
- Background Checks and Compliance:
- Criminal background check (federal, nationwide, county, last 7 years) within 30 days of start
- Drug screening and various professional verifications (license verification, education verification, exclusion lists, etc.)
- Signed forms for code of conduct, confidentiality, integrity, conflict of interest, and system access
Additional Information
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
- The agency provides a skills checklist for clinical contractors.
- All documentation and certifications must be current and uploaded to the agency system prior to start.
This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with open heart surgery experience seeking a travel contract in Ohio.
Employer
Olaro
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
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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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