PICU | Registered Nurse

PICU Registered Nurse Travel Nurse Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Join a dynamic pediatric critical care team in Columbus, Ohio, and bring your expertise to a fast-paced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity care for complex pediatric patients while growing your skills in a collaborative, family-centered healthcare environment.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with current Pediatric ICU experience to support a busy PICU unit in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week travel RN assignment includes night shifts, interdisciplinary teamwork, and the opportunity to care for critically ill children in a high-acuity setting. Candidates should be adaptable, professional, and comfortable floating to related units as needed.

Job Details

• Position: PICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43205) — a welcoming, vibrant area with a strong community feel and convenient access to local amenities
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 19:00 - 07:30
• Hours per Week: 36
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Unit Setting: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Float Expectations: May float to NICU, CVICU, ED, stepdown, and med-surg areas as needed
• Weekend Coverage: Required

Job Requirements

• Active Ohio RN license or compact license in hand
• Minimum of 2 years of current Pediatric ICU nursing experience required
• Recent Level 1 experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Must be comfortable floating to related pediatric and acute care units as assigned
• Current experience must be clearly reflected in work history
• Epic experience preferred; candidates should self-rate at least a 3/4
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS required
• Strong critical care skills and the ability to work in a high-acuity pediatric environment
• Two supervisory references required at submittal, including at least one manager or supervisor titled reference

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients with complex and critical conditions
• Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient status in a fast-paced PICU environment
• Manage advanced equipment and support interventions commonly used in pediatric critical care
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support patient outcomes
• Administer medications, perform assessments, and maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Support care across a variety of pediatric age groups and acuity levels
• Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and float assignments as required
• Maintain a professional, team-oriented approach while delivering compassionate family-centered care

Apply now for this PICU RN travel job in Columbus, Ohio, and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional 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.