Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,264 per week in Columbus, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Columbus, OH
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,264 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 1/4/2027

About the Position

Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse – Ohio

Start Date: January 4, 2027

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 36 hours per week, day/night rotation occurring every 4 weeks. Weekdays and some weekends with rotating holidays. Up to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule period (Saturday/Sunday for day shift, Friday/Saturday for night shift). Contract length flexible: 13-26 weeks available.

Highlights:

• Cardiovascular ICU environment with patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2
• Comprehensive cardiac patient population including CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, heart and lung transplants, VAD implantation, and ECMO
• Epic EMR system utilized facility-wide
• Advanced critical care technologies including Swan Ganz monitoring, IABP, Impella, CRRT, and hemodynamic monitoring
• 30-bed unit with 28 average daily census and robust interdisciplinary support including PT, RT, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Float requirements within units of equivalent or lower acuity levels; rotation occurs no more than once every 4 weeks

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac ICU experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS certification required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Required skills: IV start, telemetry, ventilator management, Swan Ganz monitoring, conscious sedation, balloon pumps (IABP), and PA line management
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required (at least one from manager/director or formal leadership; charge RN acceptable for second reference)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work with a diverse and complex cardiovascular patient population in a high-acuity ICU setting supported by cutting-edge technology and a collaborative interdisciplinary team. You'll gain experience with advanced cardiac interventions including transplants, mechanical circulatory support devices, and ECMO while maintaining excellent nurse-to-patient ratios that support quality care delivery. This role is ideal for experienced cardiac critical care nurses seeking to expand their expertise in a dynamic academic medical environment.

Additional Information:

• 36 hours of orientation provided
• Pre-approved time off available (must be indicated at time of submission)
• Parking options available with monthly and annual permit choices
• Ohio fingerprinting process required immediately upon contract signing; strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date
• Former employees eligible after 6 months away from facility; current employees not eligible for travel positions
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• CVICU
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• ICU
• PALS
• RN - Cardiovascular ICU Self-Assessment
• RN - Pharmacology A
• RN – Cardiovascular ICU A