GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
ICU Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool Travel Assignment in Columbus, OH
Step into a high-impact ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio, supporting multiple adult critical care units in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. This 13-week Critical Care Float Pool opportunity is ideal for experienced travel nurses who want to expand their ICU skills while working alongside interdisciplinary teams in one of Ohio’s most dynamic healthcare hubs.
Job Details
- Specialty: ICU / Critical Care Float Pool
- Setting: Adult critical care units with float coverage across multiple ICUs
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Start Date: 09/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Shift Pattern: 3x12-hour shifts, nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience
- Active compact or Ohio RN license in hand at time of submission
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Epic EHR experience required
- Travel nursing experience preferred
- Ability to work night shifts and float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
- Strong critical care skills, including telemetry and ventilator management
- Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- 2 professional references required, including at least 1 from a manager, director, or formal leader
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality patient care in a Critical Care Float Pool setting
- Float to multiple ICU areas as staffing and patient acuity needs change
- Support neuro, surgical, medical, cardiology/diagnostics, and cardiovascular ICU populations
- Monitor and manage critically ill adult patients with complex diagnoses
- Perform and support ICU interventions such as IV starts, telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
- Collaborate closely with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary healthcare partners
- Maintain flexibility, professionalism, and strong clinical judgment in a fast-moving critical care environment
- Follow float policies and provide care within appropriate acuity levels
Why Columbus, Ohio?
- Work in a thriving Ohio healthcare market with strong demand for ICU nursing jobs
- Enjoy a vibrant city with diverse dining, parks, and a strong medical community
- Gain valuable experience across multiple adult critical care units
Apply now to join this ICU Registered Nurse travel job in Columbus, OH and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #505413. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.