CVICU RN
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$48-52/hourOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- 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
CVICU
Overview
- Travel/Contract Registered Nurse role in Columbus, Ohio.
- Based in the Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital.
- 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts.
- Shift pattern: Night (3x12) 19:00–7:30 or Day (3x12) 7:00–19:30.
- Weekdays and some weekends; rotating holidays.
- Up to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule period.
- Estimated patient ratio: 1:1–2.
- Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Ohio
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- CVICU experience within the last year
- 1 year of CVICU experience
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- IV start capability
- Mechanical ventilator management
- Swan-Ganz catheter management
- Conscious sedation administration
- Intra-aortic balloon pump operation
- Pulmonary artery line management
- Experience with Epic
- 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start
- Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting within 1 year of start
- Emergency Contact Form
- Employment application
- Skills checklist
- 2 professional references, with at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leadership role
- Unit-specific competency exam
- Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
- Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam within 1 year of start and updated annually
- State license verification within 30 days of start
- NURSYS verification
- Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgement
- Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training Certificate
- Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism Form
- Ethics and Compliance Policies acknowledgement
- Dress Code and Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgement
- Proof of fingerprint completion
- Background acknowledgement form for sub-agency travelers
- Pending background check attestation if starting with fingerprint results pending
Preferred
- Previous travel experience
Notes
- EPIC is listed as required experience/familiarity, not as a certification.
- Parking is available, but details are omitted because they are not typically relevant to a healthcare recruiter or worker considering the job.
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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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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