
ICU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.28
- Weekly
- $1,990
- Yearly (full-time)
- $103,480
- Start date
- November 16, 2026
This job pays about $55.28/hour — 39% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,786 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 644 of them in Columbus.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Cardiac Medical ICU Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio
Bring your critical care expertise to a high-acuity adult cardiac medical ICU in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ICU RN to care for complex cardiac patients in a collaborative environment supported by respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response, physical therapy, and other multidisciplinary services. Work with advanced technology and critically ill adults while delivering attentive, evidence-based nursing care.
ICU Travel Nurse Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- End Date: February 15, 2027
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts
- Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
- Total Hours: 36 hours per week
- Call: None
- Patient Population: Adults in a cardiac medical ICU
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:1–2
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Floating: May be required to float to other units within the health system as needed
- Charting System: Epic
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
Columbus offers an energetic blend of urban amenities, welcoming neighborhoods, green spaces, and a thriving arts, dining, and cultural scene. With a vibrant college-town atmosphere and easy access to parks and downtown attractions, Columbus is an appealing destination for travel nurses seeking professional growth and an enjoyable lifestyle.
Critical Care RN Job Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
- Current compact or Ohio Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
- Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
- Current American Heart Association ACLS certification
- Current NIHSS certification
- Recent experience documenting in Epic is required
- Proficiency starting and maintaining IVs, performing telemetry monitoring, and managing ventilators
- Experience caring for patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and critical care interventions
- Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
- Two professional references required, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult cardiac patients in a high-acuity medical ICU
- Monitor and manage patients experiencing acute myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, decompensated heart failure, and post-cardiac intervention recovery
- Care for patients receiving ventilator support, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, continuous IV sedation, and vasoactive or cardiac infusions
- Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, pulmonary artery catheters, and other invasive monitoring equipment
- Support patients receiving IABP, Impella, CRRT/CVVHD, EKOS, hypothermia protocols, and other advanced therapies
- Interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases while obtaining 12-lead EKGs as indicated
- Administer blood products, emergency medications, IV insulin, and procedural sedation according to clinical protocols
- Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate promptly with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic and uphold infection prevention and isolation precautions
- Participate in unit orientation, weekend coverage, and floating assignments when needed
Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment and join a dedicated critical care team in Columbus, Ohio.
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.
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