CVICU | Registered Nurse

CVICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

CVICU Registered Nurse travel job in Columbus, Ohio 43210: join a high-acuity Cardiovascular ICU team and care for complex adult cardiac and thoracic patients in a fast-paced critical care setting.

Join a collaborative Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team in Columbus, Ohio, where you’ll care for complex adult cardiac and thoracic patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment. This 13-week travel RN opportunity is ideal for experienced critical care nurses looking to strengthen CVICU skills while working in a respected healthcare hub in the heart of Columbus, known for its energetic downtown, strong medical community, and convenient access to dining, culture, and outdoor recreation.

Job Details

• Position: CVICU Registered Nurse
• Setting: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Assignment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse Job
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 12 hours
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Minimum 4 weekend shifts per 4-week block
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Patient Ratio: 1:1-2
• Float Requirement: May be required to float within equivalent or lower-acuity units as needed

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU, ICU, or high-acuity critical care experience required; 2 years preferred
• BLS and ACLS required
• NIHSS certification required
• Epic charting experience required
• Previous travel nurse experience preferred
• Strong critical care background with comfort managing complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic patients
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Ability to complete compliance and fingerprinting requirements promptly

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care for adult CVICU patients with conditions such as CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, ECMO, VAD support, and aortic repairs
• Monitor and manage ventilated patients, hemodynamic instability, and complex cardiac drips in a critical care environment
• Perform and maintain IV access, arterial lines, central line care, and Swan Ganz monitoring
• Support procedures and interventions including chest tube management, sedation monitoring, and temporary pacing support
• Interpret dysrhythmias, ABGs, and 12-lead EKGs while responding quickly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting
• Float within the organization as needed while maintaining excellent clinical standards
• Adapt to a busy cardiovascular ICU with rotating holidays, weekend coverage, and a strong focus on teamwork

Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

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.