Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,182 per week

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Registered Nurse- ICU
Start Date: 08/17/2026
Job Duration: 13 weeks
# of Positions: 1
Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
Block Schedules: No

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Years of Experience: 2 year(s)

• Note: Level 1 Staff CVICU

• Charting System: Epic

• Trauma Level I Experience: Required

• Travel Experience Required: No

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Skills:
IV therapy, Accessing/Managing Ports, Arterial line management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, BiPAP/CPAP management, Care of Ventilated Patient, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Suctioning (ETT, NT), Continuous IV sedation, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Post Cardiac Surgery (directly from the OR), Post Cardiac Surgery (Not directly from the OR), Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Sheath Removal, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), IV insulin protocols

Unit Details

Scheduling Type: Other
Patient Ratios: Days: 1:2, Nights: 1:2, Weekends: 1:2
Weekend Coverage: Every Other
Pre-Approved Time Off: 2 Requests
Orientation Hours: 28

Facility & Patient Care Details:

Patient Age Groups: Adults, Geriatrics
Daily Census: 33
Number of Beds: 36
Interdisciplinary Support: IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary

Patient Diagnoses: STEMI/NSTEMI, CHF, Heart Failure, Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Valve Stenosis/Insufficiency, AFIB, Chest Pain, DVT, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiogenic Shock
Special Procedures/Unit Details: Level 1 CVICU c/ direct from OR Open Heart recovery, post op valve replacement/repair, aneurysm repair, ARDS Proning
Special Equipment: Chest tubes, Temporary Pacers, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, ECMO, Impella, Pump, EKOS

Job Overview

Description:
**These positions REQUIRE experience with the following:**
• Impella
• Post Cardiac Surgery (directly from the OR)
• Post Cardiac Surgery (Not directly from the OR)
• Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention
• Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• thermodilution PA cath monitoring

36- or 48-hours shift is available

Minimum 1 YEAR CVICU experience REQUIRED (dedicated CVICU staff exp)
Level 1 Trauma experience preferred

Important Notes: Will take first time travelers, do not need Ohio license in hand at signing

**For 48-hour contracts, OT is paid out after 48 hours**

**Targeted patient ratios are 1:2**

Must have the following requirements:
• Pass an online EKG tele competency assessment before starting the assignment.
• BLS, ACLS and NIHSS required - must be able to read and interpret strips
• Experience with A-Lines vents drips sheaths dialysis and draw ABGs.
• Travel experience preferred
**EPIC experience Required**

Floating and Other Requirements

Traveler will be first to float at Premier's discretion. Agency will float in/out of specialty clusters. It will be assigned a medically appropriate assignment or support the nursing care team of the unit floated to.
If assigned to MVH, this could include floating main campus (Dayton) south campus (Centerville) less than 10 miles from Main Campus and North Campus (Englewood) less than 15 miles from Main Campus.
Traveler must be available to work every other weekend/holiday.
Premier Health reserves the right to cancel 2 shifts due to low census per 13-week contract.
Premier Health reserves the right to cancel agreement with 2 weeks' notice without fee or fine.
Travelers are not eligible for Premier health employee incentives.

RTO

Request RTO with initial submittal; NO RTO will be added after the offer. RTO approval will be at the Manager's discretion.

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About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.