PICU | Registered Nurse

PICU Registered Nurse Travel Nurse Job – Columbus, Ohio

Step into a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio, where your critical care skills will make a meaningful impact every shift. This 13-week PICU RN contract offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic pediatric environment with advanced clinical support, diverse patient populations, and the variety that comes with a fast-paced teaching and trauma-focused setting. Columbus is a welcoming and growing city with a strong community feel, vibrant neighborhoods, and a great setting for healthcare professionals.

Job Details

• Specialty: PICU Registered Nurse / Pediatric ICU RN
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Location: Columbus, OH 43205
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Charting System: Epic
• Float Expectations: May float to NICU, CVICU, ED, stepdown, and medical-surgical areas as needed
• Experience Required: 2 years of recent PICU experience preferred

Job Requirements

• Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• Current PICU experience required in recent work history
• Minimum of 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience strongly preferred
• First-time travelers may be considered with close to 3 years of PICU experience
• Recent Level I pediatric experience required
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS required
• Ability to confidently use Epic; self-rating of 3/4 or higher preferred
• Two supervisory references required at time of submission, including at least one manager or supervisor
• Must be willing to float as needed and work within an advanced pediatric critical care environment

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled, compassionate nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients
• Monitor hemodynamics, respiratory status, and complex treatment plans in a high-acuity PICU setting
• Administer medications, blood products, and specialized therapies safely and accurately
• Manage ventilated patients and support advanced airway, line, and tube care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, family-centered pediatric critical care
• Respond effectively to changing patient conditions and prioritize care in a fast-paced unit
• Float to approved pediatric and critical care areas when needed
• Maintain strong documentation and communication standards using Epic

Apply now to join a rewarding Columbus, Ohio healthcare opportunity as a PICU Registered Nurse travel nurse. If you’re ready to advance your pediatric critical care career, we’d love to hear from you.

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.