ICU | Registered Nurse

ICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Columbus, Ohio

Join our healthcare team as an experienced ICU Travel Registered Nurse caring for complex adult cardiac medical ICU patients in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for a confident critical care professional skilled in advanced life-support therapies, hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiac critical care. Located in the vibrant 43210 area, Columbus offers excellent dining, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the region’s many amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Three night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts; approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Call: None
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adults in a cardiac medical ICU
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:1–2
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Floating: May be required to float to other units within the healthcare system as needed

ICU Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact-state RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Intensive Care Unit or adult critical care experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications from the American Heart Association
• EPIC electronic health record experience is required
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Strong experience with adult critical care, cardiac patients, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
• Two professional references required, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting promptly after accepting the assignment

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients, including those with acute myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, decompensated heart failure, and post-interventional cardiac procedures
• Care for patients requiring ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, continuous IV sedation, and vasoactive or cardiac medication titration
• Manage and monitor advanced critical care therapies and equipment, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella devices, CRRT, pulmonary artery lines, arterial lines, and hemodynamic monitoring systems
• Interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases and obtain 12-lead EKGs as clinically indicated
• Perform central line, PICC line, IV, blood product, procedural sedation, and infection prevention care in accordance with clinical standards
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Maintain accurate patient documentation in EPIC and deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care throughout each shift
• Support patients requiring hypothermia protocols and specialized cardiac critical care interventions

Apply now for this ICU travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and make a meaningful impact on patients receiving advanced cardiac 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.