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PICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareColumbus, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Columbus, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 1, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$70.42
Weekly
$2,535
Yearly (full-time)
$131,820
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
09/28/2026

This job pays about $70.42/hour — 78% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel PICU Registered Nurse - Pediatric & Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - Columbus, OH

Bring your pediatric critical care expertise to a rewarding Travel Registered Nurse role in Columbus, Ohio. This onsite opportunity in Columbus, OH 43205 places you in a welcoming city known for its vibrant community, convenient amenities, and easy access to dining, shopping, and local attractions. Join a respected healthcare team in a fast-paced PICU/CVPICU environment where you will care for highly complex pediatric and cardiac patients while supporting exceptional outcomes every day.

Job Details

  • Setting: Pediatric/Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (PICU/CVPICU)
  • Location: Columbus, OH 43205
  • Type: Travel Registered Nurse / Pediatric Critical Care RN
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts
  • Weekly Schedule: Approximately 3 shifts per week / 36 hours per week
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
  • Orientation: 36 hours
  • Start Date: 09/28/2026
  • Openings: 3

Job Requirements

  • Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license in hand
  • Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
  • At least 1 year of PICU or CVPICU experience required; 2 years preferred
  • Experience in a 30-bed or larger Pediatric Intensive Care Unit preferred
  • Strong knowledge of ventilator management, arterial line care, hemodynamic monitoring, and central line management
  • Ability to float to related pediatric critical care and stepdown units as needed
  • Two supervisory references required, including at least one manager or supervisor

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill pediatric and cardiac patients with complex diagnoses
  • Monitor and manage ventilated patients, chest tubes, pacemaker wires, RA lines, and other specialized equipment
  • Support post-surgical patients and collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Perform detailed assessments, administer medications, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
  • Deliver safe, compassionate patient care while adapting to floating assignments across approved units

Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, OH, and take the next step in your pediatric critical care 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.

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