Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,300 per week in Columbus, OH

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Start Date: November 2, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (36 hours/week) | Weekend days (Friday/Saturday) plus one weekday day shift | Contract must extend through January 2, 2027

Highlights:

• Float to multiple Intensive Care Units based on staffing needs and patient acuity, including Neuro ICU, Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs, Cardiology/Diagnostics, CVICU, SICU, MICU, and NCCU
• Exposure to diverse critical care patient populations including transplant patients (kidney, liver, lung, heart), stroke management, post-cardiac surgery, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• EPIC charting system utilized across all units
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, physical therapy, and radiology
• Float assignment based on equivalent or lower acuity levels relative to experience
• Travel experience required; contract length approximately two months

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license in hand at time of submission)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (hard stop)
• EPIC charting proficiency required
• Demonstrated experience with IV starts, telemetry, and ventilator management
• Competency in critical care skills including arterial line management, central line care, vasoactive drip titration, blood product administration, and management of patients with cardiac drips
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required: one from a manager/director or formal leadership role; second may be from a charge nurse
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon contract signing
• Candidates must not have been employed at this facility within the past 6 months

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This float pool position offers registered nurses the chance to expand their critical care expertise across a wide variety of ICU settings and patient populations within a large academic medical system. You'll gain invaluable experience managing complex patients with diverse diagnoses while working alongside interdisciplinary teams committed to delivering exceptional critical care. This role is ideal for adaptable, skilled ICU nurses seeking professional growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with robust clinical support.

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