CVICU | Registered Nurse

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Columbus, Ohio

Travel CVICU RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, caring for critically ill adults in a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and a collaborative interdisciplinary team in a vibrant, university-centered community known for its cultural attractions, parks, dining, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) nursing
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Options: Days, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., or nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Up to 6 weekend shifts per four-week schedule period, with a minimum of 4 weekend shifts per four-week block
• Patient Population: Adults; typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1–2
• Float Requirement: May float to units with equivalent or lower acuity as needed

CVICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of professional registered nursing experience; 2 years of cardiac ICU or CVICU experience preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent experience caring for critically ill cardiac, vascular, or thoracic patients
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• Proficiency with ventilator management, arterial lines, pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz monitoring, central lines, cardiac and vasoactive medication titration, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with advanced therapies and devices such as ECMO, CRRT, IABP, Impella, temporary pacemakers, VADs, and specialized hemodynamic monitoring is strongly preferred
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Ability to provide two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete required Ohio credentialing and fingerprinting promptly following acceptance

CVICU Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care to patients following CABG, valve repair or replacement, TAVR, cardiac catheterization, vascular and aortic procedures, thoracic surgery, and transplant-related interventions
• Care for patients requiring ECMO, CRRT, IABP, Impella, VAD support, mechanical ventilation, temporary pacing, chest tubes, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients with low cardiac output syndrome, respiratory failure, renal impairment, sepsis, heart failure, pulmonary embolus, stroke, unstable dysrhythmias, and other complex conditions
• Safely administer and titrate cardiac, vasoactive, sedative, insulin, and other critical-care infusions according to established protocols
• Interpret cardiac rhythms, arterial blood gases, and hemodynamic data to identify changes in patient condition and guide timely interventions
• Perform or assist with IV placement, arterial and central line care, blood product administration, suctioning, procedural sedation monitoring, and other critical-care procedures
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, radiology, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Support safe transitions of care and maintain a high standard of infection prevention, patient safety, and evidence-based nursing practice

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity CVICU team dedicated to exceptional cardiovascular critical care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.