Travel ICU RN - $2,462 per week

American Traveler 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: 01/04/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 7

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float position across multiple critical care units at an academic medical center, requiring OH or compact license and prior travel experience.

Details

• Float across SICU, NCCU, MICU, Cardiology, and CVICU at an academic medical center
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00
• Typical patient ratios: ICU 1:1-1:2, PCU 1:3, and acute care 1:4
• May occasionally be required to flex up by one additional patient in extreme staffing situations
• Floating assigned based on competency, patient acuity, and organizational staffing needs
• 24/7 support available from a Critical Care Float Pool Resource Nurse

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/arterial/PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and airway suctioning
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and emergency medications
• Experience with CVA/stroke management and cardiac monitoring with dysrhythmia management
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager or director-level supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Work alongside a team of more than 100 experienced critical care staff
• Receive mentorship and support for complex clinical situations and high-acuity care
• Opportunity to gain diverse experience across multiple critical care specialties and patient populations
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly after signing contract
• Candidates located outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location shortly after booking
• Candidates at extreme distances will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet to complete urgently
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for travel assignments
• Requested time off must be submitted with the contract and limited to 7 days or less

American Traveler Job ID #P-772216. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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