CVICU | Registered Nurse

CVICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Located in Columbus, Ohio 43210, this on-site assignment places you in a vibrant and welcoming city known for its lively neighborhoods, growing food scene, and easy access to parks, arts, and local attractions.

CVICU Registered Nurse jobs in Columbus, Ohio are available for an experienced travel RN ready to join a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for complex adult cardiac, vascular, and thoracic patients in a fast-paced academic medical center while building advanced critical care experience.

Overview

This travel CVICU RN opportunity is ideal for a skilled critical care nurse who thrives in an ICU environment and enjoys managing complex cardiovascular patients. You will work 12-hour night shifts alongside a collaborative care team focused on high-quality patient outcomes, expert clinical support, and excellent patient care.

Job Details

• Position: CVICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Start Date: 11/2/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Schedule: Weekdays with some weekends; rotating holidays
• Weekend Coverage: Minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week block
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Floating: May be required to float within equivalent or lower-acuity units as needed
• Patient Population: Adult cardiovascular, vascular, and thoracic ICU patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:1-2

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• At least 1 year of critical care or CVICU experience required; 2 years preferred
• BLS and ACLS required
• NIHSS certification required
• Epic charting experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Strong skills in cardiac intensive care, hemodynamic monitoring, and ventilator management
• Comfort managing complex cardiac patients with advanced support devices and therapies

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care for CVICU patients recovering from CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, transplant, VAD implantation, ECMO, and other complex cardiac procedures
• Monitor and respond to changes in hemodynamic status, dysrhythmias, respiratory failure, and multisystem complications
• Manage critical therapies and equipment such as Swan-Ganz monitoring, IABP, Impella, CRRT, ECMO, ventilators, and temporary pacemakers
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, sedation, and insulin protocols as indicated
• Perform advanced ICU interventions including arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, chest tube care, and ventilator support
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered care
• Float to comparable units within the organization when needed, maintaining flexibility and teamwork across the care setting

Apply now to join this exciting Columbus, Ohio healthcare job and advance your career in cardiovascular intensive care. If you are an experienced CVICU RN looking for your next travel nursing assignment, we encourage you to submit your application today.

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.