Travel Float Pool ICU Registered Nurse - per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 04/20/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (Critical Care Float Pool) – Travel Nurse – Columbus, OH

Travel ICU Registered Nurse needed in Columbus, OH — 13-week critical care float pool contract; must have 2+ years ICU experience, active RN license, and ACLS/BLS.

Step into a dynamic and rewarding role as an ICU Registered Nurse in the Critical Care Float Pool in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This is your opportunity to make a difference across multiple high-acuity units, working with a collaborative team in a city known for its vibrant culture, renowned universities, and welcoming neighborhoods. Enjoy the energy of Columbus while advancing your critical care nursing career in a top-tier hospital setting. Ideal for travel nurses and experienced critical care RNs seeking Columbus healthcare and Ohio travel nursing jobs.

Job Details

Location: Columbus, OH 43210 – Central Ohio; great dining, arts, and outdoor activities; perfect for travel nursing in Columbus, Ohio.

Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse opportunity)

Unit: Critical Care Float Pool (Neuro ICU, Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs, Cardiology/Diagnostics, CVICU, SICU, NCCU)

Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), including weekend nights (Friday/Saturday + one weekday)

Hours per Week: 36

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: 4/20/2026

Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940–$2,040

Job Requirements / Qualifications

Critical Care Nurse qualifications and Float Pool RN requirements:

Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience (neuro, surgical, medical, cardiac experience preferred)

Active RN license — compact or Ohio state license required at submission (RN license for Ohio travel nursing)

Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS required

Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record / EPIC charting experience

Clinical skills: IV start, telemetry monitoring, ventilator management

Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred (travel nurse or float pool RN experience)

Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed

Seasonal flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Two professional references required (at least one from a supervisor/manager/charge RN)

Responsibilities / ICU Travel Nurse Duties

As a Critical Care Float Pool RN (travel nurse), you will:

Float between various critical care units based on staffing needs and patient acuity

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to adult patients with complex medical and surgical needs

Manage advanced ICU equipment and procedures, including ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, and EVDs

Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, and provide emergency interventions

Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including PT, RT, pharmacy, and social services

Maintain infection prevention and isolation precautions and adhere to hospital safety protocols

Document patient care accurately and timely using EPIC

Participate in orientation, unit-based competencies, and ongoing training as required

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #465918. 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: ICU

About GHR Healthcare

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professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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