ICU | RN

ICU Registered Nurse (Travel) - Critical Care Float Pool | Columbus, OH


ICU RN - Travel assignment in Columbus, OH 43210. Critical Care Registered Nurse with ?2 years ICU experience required; must have EPIC proficiency and BLS/ACLS/NIHSS.


Join the Critical Care Float Pool as an ICU RN in vibrant Columbus, Ohio. This travel nursing opportunity places you in a world-class medical environment in a thriving college city-close to parks, diverse dining, and a welcoming community. Ideal for ICU travel nurses and critical care RNs seeking Columbus healthcare jobs and Ohio travel nursing positions.


Quick Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse / Critical Care RN (Travel)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Setting: Critical Care Float Pool - Multiple ICUs (Neuro, Surgical, Medical, CVICU, Cardiology)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (July 13, 2026 - October 12, 2026)
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), 36 hours/week
• Weekend Coverage: Minimum every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: 2:1 for nights and weekends
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel Nursing Assignment

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience (critical care RN experience required)
• Valid RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Current BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS certification required
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record (EPIC experience preferred)
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references (one from manager/director or formal leadership; charge RN acceptable for second reference)

Responsibilities - Critical Care RN / ICU Travel Nurse

• Float across Neuro ICU, Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs, Cardiology/Diagnostics, CVICU, and other units as needed
• Provide comprehensive care for adult patients with complex, multisystem critical illness
• Manage ventilators, telemetry, IV starts, and advanced cardiac drips
• Administer emergency medications and blood products according to protocol
• Perform arterial and central line management, EVD care, and ICP monitoring
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and dysrhythmias; manage acute hemodynamic changes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including PT, RT, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Adhere to float policy and maintain flexibility to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity

Experience the excitement of Columbus, OH-a city known for its lively arts scene, excellent restaurants, and friendly neighborhoods. This is an excellent Ohio nursing job for experienced critical care RNs and travel nurses looking to grow their skills across multiple ICU specialties.


Apply now to join our Critical Care Float Pool. Join our critical care travel nurse team today and make a meaningful impact in ICU patient care in Columbus, Ohio!


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.