Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Float Pool in Columbus, Ohio

Explore a rewarding ICU travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio, caring for complex adult patients across multiple critical care settings. Join a dynamic healthcare team where experienced Registered Nurses can expand their clinical expertise, work with diverse patient populations, and make a meaningful impact during a 15-week travel contract.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Contract Duration: 15 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend minimum
• Float Requirement: Float among critical care units according to staffing and patient acuity; assignments may include units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Patient Population: Adults with complex critical care needs

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license in hand, either a compact license or an Ohio state license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record documentation
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Demonstrated experience with IV starts, telemetry, and ventilator management
• Ability to adapt quickly and provide safe, high-quality nursing care across multiple ICU environments
• Two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader; coworker-only references are not accepted
• Ability to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting activities promptly before the assignment begins

Critical Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients across medical, surgical, neuro, cardiovascular, and cardiothoracic intensive care settings.
• Float to units such as medical ICUs, surgical ICUs, neurocritical care, cardiovascular intensive care, and cardiology or diagnostic areas based on operational needs.
• Assess patients, identify changes in condition, and implement timely interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Manage ventilated patients and support patients requiring BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, continuous sedation, neuromuscular blockade, and vasoactive or cardiac infusions.
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases, obtain 12-lead ECGs, and respond to acute clinical changes.
• Provide care related to arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, EVDs, intracranial pressure monitoring, lumbar drains, temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, and other critical care equipment.
• Administer blood products, emergency medications, IV insulin protocols, and other therapies according to established standards.
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, radiology, rapid response teams, social services, and other members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and promote patient safety, infection prevention, and continuity of care during unit transitions.

Why Work in Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus offers travel nurses an energetic, welcoming environment with excellent dining, arts, outdoor recreation, and vibrant neighborhoods to explore during an assignment. Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a critical care float pool where your ICU expertise can make a difference.

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.