Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,305 per week in Columbus, OH

Job Opportunity – Critical Care Float Pool RN – Ohio

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, night shift. Contract must extend through January 2, 2027. Minimum every-other-weekend coverage required.

Highlights:

• Float to multiple ICU settings based on staffing needs and patient acuity, including Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, CVICU, Cardiology/Diagnostics, and more
• Work with advanced critical care patient populations including transplant patients (kidney, liver, lung, heart)
• EPIC charting system utilized across all units
• Float within units of equivalent or lower acuity according to facility policy
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, physical therapy, and more
• Opportunity to develop broad critical care expertise across diverse ICU environments

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record system required
• Demonstrated competency in IV start, telemetry monitoring, and ventilator management
• Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred
• Valid RN license (compact or Ohio state license) required at time of application
• Nursing degree must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required: at least one from a manager, director, or formal leadership role
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon contract signing
• Adult patient care experience

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This Critical Care Float Pool position offers the chance to expand your clinical expertise across a full spectrum of intensive care specialties, from neurocritical care to cardiovascular surgery to transplant services. You'll work alongside dedicated interdisciplinary teams committed to providing exceptional care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced, academically-oriented environment. This role is ideal for experienced ICU nurses who thrive on variety, enjoy clinical challenges, and want to broaden their critical care skill set while making a meaningful impact on diverse patient populations.

Additional Information:

• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Parking permits available with various options and pricing
• Former employees eligible after 6 months away from the facility
• Strict compliance deadlines apply; responsiveness during credentialing process is essential