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: 09/21/2026
• 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 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Critical Care Float Pool RN for night shifts, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work in a teaching hospital's Critical Care Float Pool, rotating among Neuro ICU, Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs (MICU x2), Cardiology/Diagnostics, CVICU, SICU, and NCCU based on staffing needs and patient acuity
• Night shift schedule of 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Floating required within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Uses Epic EMR system

Requirements

• Active RN license (Ohio state or compact) in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Required skills: IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and ventilator management
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role and the second acceptable from a Charge RN (no coworker references)

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing services across multiple ICU specialties, adapting to unit-specific patient needs
• Skills may include IV therapy, central/arterial line and PICC line management, blood product administration, ventilator care, ABG interpretation, chest tube assistance, EVD/ICP monitoring, CABG and post-cardiac surgery care, cardiac drip titration, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon signing contract, including travel to an in-state fingerprinting location if within driving distance, or completion of a mailed fingerprinting packet if not
• RTO must be requested at time of consideration and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment only after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible for a travel assignment
• First-time travelers may not meet preferred qualifications, as previous travel nursing experience is strongly preferred
• Parking permit options are available for purchase through the medical center's parking program

American Traveler Job ID #P-739162. 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.