SICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$48-52/hourOverview
- Start Date05/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - SICU
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule & Hours
- Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Every other weekend
- 36 hours per week
Unit / Specialty
- Surgical ICU (SICU)
- Preferred experience in Surgical ICU, Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, or Transplant ICU
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Ohio
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Minimum 2 years of Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) experience
- SICU experience within the last year
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Documentation & Systems
- Electronic Health Record: Epic
- Medication systems: Pyxis, Accudose, Omnicell
- Communication method: SBAR
Background & Compliance Requirements
- 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply)
- Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
- Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
- Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
- Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
- Immunizations and health documents required:
- Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
- Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
- TB questionnaire
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
- Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
- Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
- Drug testing and immunization requirements apply to clinical staff; remote workers may have exceptions
Certifications & Competencies
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
- NIH Stroke Certification (see above)
- Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
- Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required prior to start
- Unit-specific competency exams required
- Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually
Additional Requirements
- Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
- Employment application and skills checklist required
- Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies
- Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required and must be updated annually
- Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting acknowledgment required
Parking Options for Travelers (for informational purposes only)
- Various parking permits available with shuttle services; closest parking is guaranteed but at higher cost
This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced ICU nurses seeking travel assignments with a reputable healthcare facility in Ohio.
Employer
Host Healthcare
225 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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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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