PICU | Registered Nurse

PICU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio

Join a specialized Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team in Columbus, OH, and provide critical care nursing for infants, children, and adolescents in a high-acuity travel RN role.

Join a respected pediatric healthcare setting in a vibrant city known for its strong healthcare community, welcoming neighborhoods, and lively arts and dining scene. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is an excellent opportunity to expand your PICU experience while delivering expert care in a fast-paced critical care environment.

Job Details

• Position: PICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Setting: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Location: Columbus, OH 43205
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Float Requirement: May float to NICU, CV PICU, ED, Stepdown, MedSurg, and other ICU units as needed

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of current PICU experience required
• Recent Level I experience required
• Ohio State RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Epic experience required; must be able to self-rate at a 3/4
• Experience caring for neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
• Ability to float and support multiple pediatric critical care units as needed
• Two professional references required at time of submission, including at least one supervisor or manager reference
• Strong clinical skills in high-acuity pediatric care, medication administration, and ventilator support

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and specialized nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients
• Monitor and manage complex patient conditions in a fast-paced PICU environment
• Support ventilator management, arterial line care, central line maintenance, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Administer blood products, IV medications, sedatives, and other critical therapies as ordered
• Perform detailed assessments, interpret patient trends, and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver coordinated care
• Float to approved units as needed while maintaining a high standard of pediatric critical care nursing
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow all unit and facility protocols

Apply now to start your next travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio, and make an impact in pediatric 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.