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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Travel PICU RN opportunity in Columbus, OH. Bring your critical care nursing expertise to a dynamic Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Columbus, Ohio, a welcoming city known for its strong healthcare community, vibrant neighborhoods, and easy access to great dining, parks, and cultural attractions. Here, you’ll care for complex pediatric patients and collaborate with a skilled interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Position: PICU Registered Nurse
• Setting: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Location: Columbus, OH 43205
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Openings: 2
• Work Environment: On-site travel nursing assignment with weekend coverage required

Job Requirements

• Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• Minimum of 2 years of current PICU nursing experience required
• Recent Level I experience preferred
• Must be willing to float as needed to related pediatric and critical care units
• Epic experience required; candidate should self-rate at a 3/4 level
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS required
• Two supervisory references required at time of submission, including at least one manager- or supervisor-titled reference
• Must provide a current work history reflecting PICU experience
• Travel nursing experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill infants, children, adolescents, and selected adult patients as assigned
• Monitor and manage complex pediatric patients using advanced critical care skills and evidence-based nursing practice
• Support ventilator management, arterial line care, central line care, chest tube management, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Administer medications, blood products, and specialized therapies while maintaining patient safety
• Assist with intubation support, suctioning, airway care, and respiratory interventions in collaboration with the care team
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Float to CVPICU, NICU, ED, stepdown, and other appropriate units based on staffing needs and assignment requirements
• Maintain a calm, compassionate approach while delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced pediatric critical care setting

Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio PICU nursing job 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.