Travel Nurse RN - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care - $2,177 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

SICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Columbus, OH (43210)

SICU Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Columbus, OH — 16-week assignment; 2+ years ICU experience, EPIC charting, ACLS/BLS required. Join a renowned healthcare team and advance your critical care nursing career in Central Ohio.

Join a renowned healthcare team in Columbus, OH (43210) as a Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) Registered Nurse. This 16-week travel assignment offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility while enjoying the vibrant energy of Columbus—known for its arts scene, diverse restaurants, and welcoming community. Experience professional growth in a supportive environment focused on excellence in critical care nursing and travel nursing in Ohio.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210 — Central Ohio / Columbus, OH (travel nursing assignment)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (SICU RN / Surgical ICU RN / Critical Care Nurse)
• Unit: SICU/NCCU Oncology (Adult patients)
• Start Date: January 26, 2026
• End Date: May 18, 2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 07:00–19:30; Night: 19:00–07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1940 - $2040
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 (Days, Nights, Weekends)
• Unit Size: 12 beds
• Daily Census: 11

Job Requirements (Critical Care / Travel RN)

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience (required)
• Previous travel RN experience required (experienced travel nurses only)
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR / EPIC charting system (required)
• Oncology experience preferred (SICU/NCCU Oncology experience a plus)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (current)
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Valid RN license: Ohio RN or compact state license required at time of submission
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• First-time travel nurses are not eligible for this assignment
• Two professional references required (at least one from a supervisor or manager; no coworker references accepted)

Primary Responsibilities (Surgical ICU / Critical Care Nurse)

• Provide high-quality critical care nursing for adult patients in the SICU/NCCU Oncology unit as a Surgical ICU RN
• Manage complex critical diagnoses: hemorrhagic/hypovolemic shock, sepsis, ARDS, stroke, intracranial hypertension, delirium, and related conditions
• Perform and assist with specialized procedures: external ventricular drain (EVD) management, ICP monitoring, and tracheostomy care
• Manage advanced life support and emergency protocols, including massive transfusion protocol and administration of blood products
• Provide ventilator management and advanced respiratory care: mechanical ventilation, heated high-flow, BiPAP/CPAP
• Provide continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) management and vasopressor/pressor titration
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and cardiac dysrhythmias; titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Administer emergency medications and manage ventilated patients per unit protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, IV team, and physicians to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation using the EPIC EMR system
• Adhere to infection prevention, isolation protocols, and unit-specific policies
• Float as needed to MICU/SICU, Medical/Surgical, or PCU units based on staffing needs

Why join this Columbus, OH travel nursing assignment? Advance your critical care nursing career with a competitive weekly pay range, supportive team, and exposure to complex SICU/oncology cases. This assignment is ideal for experienced Travel RNs and ICU nurses seeking Ohio travel nursing opportunities.

Apply now to advance your nursing career in Columbus, Ohio. Join our healthcare team today and contribute to excellent patient care as a Surgical ICU Registered Nurse (SICU RN / Travel RN)!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #444915. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: SICU

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