Travel Critical Care Float RN - $2,077 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Critical Care Float Pool ICU position at a major academic medical center in Ohio, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and proficiency with Epic.

Details

• Critical Care Float Pool position within a large academic teaching hospital
• Nurses float across multiple ICU units based on staffing and patient acuity, including Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU (MICU), CVICU, and NCCU
• Float assignments are limited to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend nights required (Friday and Saturday), plus one additional weeknight shift
• Epic EMR experience required
• Patient population includes complex, critically ill adults across cardiovascular, neurological, surgical, and medical specialties

Requirements

• Active OH RN license or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Prior travel experience required
• Teaching/academic hospital experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Proficiency with Epic required
• Required skills: IV starts, telemetry, and ventilator management
• Additional required skills include: arterial line management, central line care/management, blood product administration, PICC line management, care of ventilated patients, interpretation of ABGs, suctioning (ETT/NT), management of vasoactive and cardiac drips, continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, CVA/acute stroke management, ICP monitoring, EVD management, IV insulin protocols, and management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 from a manager, director, or formal leadership role; a Charge RN is acceptable as the 2nd reference; co-worker references are not accepted

Additional Information

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted prior to consideration and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Ohio state law requires fingerprinting; candidates must complete this process promptly after signing their contract — candidates outside Ohio within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location, while those farther away will receive a mailed packet to complete urgently
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Former employees of this health system are eligible after a minimum 6-month separation from the facility; current employees are ineligible
• Parking is available on-site for agency staff and can be purchased through the facility's campus parking system (multiple permit options available)

American Traveler Job ID #P-734356. 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: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.