Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,264 per week in Columbus, OH

Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse – Ohio

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 36 hours per week, day/night rotating schedule. Weekdays and some weekends (up to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule period). Rotating holidays. Saturday/Sunday for day shift, Friday/Saturday for night shift.

Highlights:

• Cardiovascular ICU specializing in cardiac, vascular, and thoracic critical care including CABG, valve repair, TAVR, heart and lung transplants, VAD implantation, and ECMO
• Estimated patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2, providing highly specialized intensive care
• Epic electronic medical record system utilized across the facility
• Float requirements within units of equivalent or lower acuity level (no more than once every 4 weeks)
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Advanced cardiac technology including ventricular assist devices, ECMO, CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, IABP, Impella, and temporary pacemakers

Requirements:

• Current RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac ICU experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Required clinical skills: IV start, telemetry, ventilator management, Swan-Ganz/PA line monitoring, conscious sedation, intra-aortic balloon pumps, central line management, arterial line management
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal supervisor)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon contract signing

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This cardiovascular ICU position offers the chance to work with some of the most complex and critically ill cardiac patients, utilizing cutting-edge technology and advanced life support systems. You'll be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients requiring heart and lung transplants, mechanical circulatory support, and post-cardiac surgery management. This role provides professional growth in a fast-paced environment where your specialized skills will make a direct impact on patient outcomes.