Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - $2,161 per week in Columbus, OH

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Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, day/night rotating or nights only. Shift assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on departmental needs. 2:1 patient ratio. 72-hour orientation provided.

Highlights:

• Surgical ICU specializing in oncology and neurosurgical patient populations with 12-bed unit
• Epic EMR system utilized throughout facility
• Advanced critical care procedures including CRRT, mechanical ventilation, ICP monitoring, and EVD management
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• May float to Medical ICU or stepdown/medical-surgical units as needed
• Travel nurses welcome; must have recent acute care experience within the last 12 months

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Graduation from ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required (one must be from manager/director or formal leadership)
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly upon contract signing
• Previous travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted for this role
• Annual flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Clinical Experience:

• Patient diagnoses include hemorrhagic and hypovolemic shock, sepsis, pneumonia, ARDS, craniotomy, stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic), intracranial hypertension, and delirium
• Advanced skills required: arterial line management, central line care, ventilator management, titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips, blood product administration, tracheostomy management, CRRT/CVVHD, and BiPAP/CPAP management
• Special procedures: external ventricular drain management, ICP monitoring, massive transfusion protocol implementation
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula, continuous IV sedation, IV insulin protocols, and management of multisystem organ dysfunction

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity surgical intensive care environment where you'll care for complex neurosurgical and oncology patients using the latest critical care technologies and protocols. You'll be part of a collaborative team supported by comprehensive interdisciplinary services, providing you with the resources needed to deliver exceptional patient care. This role is ideal for experienced ICU nurses seeking to advance their critical care expertise in a dynamic academic medical center environment.

Additional Information:

Parking options are available through the facility's parking system with monthly and annual permit choices ranging from shuttle-accessible lots to direct garage access. Strict compliance deadlines apply; all credentialing requirements must be completed by the Tuesday prior to start date. Former employees must have been separated from the facility for at least 6 months to be eligible. Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers.

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