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Surgical ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse Job – Columbus, Ohio

Apply now for a Surgical ICU travel nurse contract in Columbus, Ohio, providing high-acuity critical care in a Level I trauma and burn center. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse who thrives in a complex Surgical Intensive Care Unit while caring for adult and geriatric patients. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams managing trauma, transplant, burn, neurosurgical, and postoperative surgical cases.

Located in the vibrant 43210 area, Columbus offers the energy of a major university community with convenient access to inviting neighborhoods, diverse dining, cultural attractions, parks, and outdoor recreation along the Scioto River. Enjoy the professional challenge of a premier critical care nursing setting while experiencing one of Ohio’s most dynamic cities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Unit: Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Floating: Required to other units within the organization as needed

Surgical ICU RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact-state nursing license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Level II trauma experience required
• Surgical ICU, trauma ICU, burn ICU, transplant ICU, or comparable high-acuity nursing experience preferred
• Experience with Epic or another electronic health record (EHR) preferred
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal nursing leader
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
• Ability to complete required credentialing, including Ohio fingerprinting, promptly after accepting the assignment

Critical Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
• Care for patients with trauma, burn, transplant, general surgery, plastic surgery, ENT, colorectal, orthopedic, and neurosurgical conditions
• Manage patients requiring ventilators, invasive monitoring, EVD and ICP monitoring, FloTrac, and continuous IV sedation
• Titrate vasoactive medications and manage IV insulin protocols
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, pulmonary artery lines, and other advanced access devices
• Provide BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, CRRT, and other respiratory support as indicated
• Interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Administer blood products, procedural sedation, and prescribed medications safely
• Assist with chest tube procedures, bedside tracheostomies, PEG placements, bronchoscopies, endoscopies, and line placement
• Perform complex wound and surgical dressing care, including burn dressings and wound-vac management
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, IV services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Safely transport and monitor patients for CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and other diagnostic procedures
• Float to other units as assigned and participate in weekend coverage and applicable call responsibilities

Apply now for this Surgical ICU travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and bring your critical care expertise to a high-acuity healthcare team.

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.