Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse – Critical Care Float
Columbus, OH
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,125/week
Posted 5 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date09/07/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,125/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $648/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,477/week

Qualifications

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  • Surgical ICU Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Nurse, , Intensive Care Unit Nurse, Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse, Trauma ICU Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse or Coronary Care Nurse (2 years)
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Description

Travel RN – ICU Float Pool | Columbus, OH
💲$2,125 Weekly Gross Pay

Join one of Ohio’s premier academic medical centers as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse! We're seeking experienced ICU nurses who are flexible, confident in high-acuity settings, and comfortable floating across multiple critical care units.

Position Details

  • Position: Registered Nurse (ICU Float Pool)
  • Location: Columbus, OH
  • Facility: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
  • Start Date: September 8, 2026
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights | 3x12s (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
  • Schedule: 36 hours/week
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Patient Ratio: 1:2

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
  • Previous travel nursing experience required
  • Teaching hospital experience required
  • EPIC experience required
  • Active RN license
  • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required

Critical Care Experience
Candidates must be comfortable floating to:

  • Medical ICU (MICU)
  • Surgical ICU (SICU)
  • Neuro ICU (NCCU)
  • CVICU
  • Cardiology/Diagnostics ICU

Experience with:

  • Ventilator management
  • IV starts
  • Telemetry
  • Cardiac drips & vasoactive drips
  • Central lines & PICC lines
  • Ventilated patients
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • EVDs
  • Stroke patients
  • Renal failure
  • Emergency response

Assignment Highlights

  • Work at a nationally recognized academic medical center
  • Float within equivalent or lower-acuity ICU units
  • Transplant center (Kidney, Liver, Lung & Heart)
  • Adult patient population
  • 36-hour orientation
  • COVID vaccine not required
  • Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions accepted)

Important Notes

  • Contract must extend through January 2, 2027
  • NIHSS and EPIC experience are required
  • Travelers must be comfortable floating based on staffing needs

Interested? Apply today or send me a message to learn more and get submitted!

Work at a nationally recognized academic medical center Float within equivalent or lower-acuity ICU units Transplant center (Kidney, Liver, Lung & Heart) Adult patient population 36-hour orientation COVID vaccine not required Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions accepted)

Employer

Slate Healthcare

4.3rating(21 reviews)

15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.

Cons

None

Recommends working with Slate Healthcare

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About

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.

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Columbus, OH

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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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