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Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PICU/CVPICU RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Position Overview

Join a specialized pediatric critical care team as a travel PICU RN in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus offers a welcoming city setting for travel nurses seeking meaningful clinical work and a comfortable place to recharge between shifts. This on-site nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit or Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse who is passionate about caring for critically ill pediatric patients with complex cardiac and postoperative needs.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: Pediatric critical care travel contract
• Contract Duration: 8 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: January 11, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,150–$3,310
• Schedule: Night 3x12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 1:2 patient ratio
• Unit Environment: Pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit with approximately 20 beds and an average daily census of 13
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, subject to unit needs
• Floating: Must be willing to float to appropriate assignments in NICU, PICU, emergency, stepdown, and medical-surgical areas
• Time-Off Requirement: No requested time off for this holiday program assignment

PICU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent PICU or CVPICU experience; preference given to candidates with cardiovascular pediatric intensive care experience
• At least 2 years of pediatric hospital experience
• Experience in a 30-bed-or-greater PICU preferred
• Active Ohio Registered Nurse license or compact RN license in hand
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Strong experience caring for ventilated pediatric patients and managing acute airways
• Proficiency with hemodynamic monitoring, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, pacemaker wires, dysrhythmia management, and IV vasopressors
• Experience with congenital heart disease, postoperative cardiac care, cardiac catheterization recovery, and complex pediatric critical care preferred
• Two supervisory references required, including at least one reference from a manager or supervisor
• Willingness to meet assignment-specific compliance and floating requirements

Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill infants, children, adolescents, and select adult patients in a cardiovascular intensive care setting
• Care for patients with congenital heart disease, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and pre- and post-cardiac surgical needs
• Support patients following heart and lung transplantation and other complex cardiovascular procedures
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, arterial blood gases, and hemodynamic data
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, acute airways, tracheostomies, chest tubes, central lines, PICC lines, and arterial lines
• Administer and titrate continuous sedation and IV vasopressors in accordance with patient needs and clinical protocols
• Assist with intubation and provide ongoing care for mechanically ventilated patients
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to other appropriate pediatric and acute-care units as needed while maintaining safe, effective patient care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families

Apply now for this pediatric ICU travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a specialized cardiovascular critical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.