GHR Healthcare - PH Division 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.
Planet 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 - PH Division
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