Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,251 per week in Columbus, OH

Job Opportunity – Cardiac ICU RN – Ohio

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 36 hours per week, night shift. Weekdays and some weekends with rotating holidays. Up to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule period (Friday/Saturday for night shift). Float requirements within units of equivalent or lower acuity level, no more than once every 4 weeks.

Highlights:

• Cardiovascular ICU specializing in cardiac, vascular, and thoracic patients including CABG, valve repair, TAVR, heart/lung transplant, VAD implantation, and ECMO
• Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2 ensuring quality, individualized care
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Advanced equipment and procedures including ventricular assist devices, ECMO, CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, IABP, and Impella
• 30-bed unit with 36 hours of orientation provided
• One pre-approved time-off period available during assignment

Requirements:

• Valid RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• 2 years of Cardiac ICU experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS certification required
• Epic charting experience required
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Proficiency in IV starts, telemetry, ventilators, Swan-Ganz catheters, conscious sedation, balloon pumps, and PA lines required
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required (at least one from manager/director or formal leadership)
• Ability to complete urgent fingerprinting requirements for Ohio compliance
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU environment with some of the most advanced cardiac care technologies and patient populations. You'll be part of a collaborative team managing complex post-operative cardiac and thoracic patients, utilizing cutting-edge equipment and protocols. This role is ideal for experienced cardiac critical care nurses seeking to advance their skills in a comprehensive academic medical center setting while maintaining excellent nurse-to-patient ratios.