Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 01/05/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU (CVPICU) Travel Nursing Job – Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career with a high-impact travel nursing job as a PICU Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU) in Columbus, Ohio (ZIP 43205). This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced pediatric critical care nurses to join a collaborative healthcare team at a leading Ohio hospital, providing specialized care to critically ill pediatric and cardiac patients. Discover why Columbus is a top destination for healthcare professionals, offering a vibrant community and excellent quality of life during your travel assignment.

PICU RN Job Details – Columbus, Ohio

Job Title: PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU (CVPICU)

Location: Columbus, Ohio 43205

Assignment Type: Travel Nursing, On-Site

Start Date: January 5, 2026

End Date: April 6, 2026

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Hours per Week: 36

Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,470 – $2,540

Unit: Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU)

Unit Size: 20 beds; average daily census: 13

Patient Ratios: 2:1 (all shifts)

Patient Population: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults

PICU RN Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a 30+ bed PICU or CVPICU (CVPICU experience preferred; strong PICU experience considered)

Active Ohio or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license required

Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS (American Heart Association preferred)

Demonstrated proficiency in: arterial line management, chest tube care, intubation assistance, BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator management, acute airway care, central line care, hemodynamic monitoring, high flow nasal cannula, IV vasopressors, pediatric dosage calculations, tracheostomy care, and pediatric critical care nursing skills

Experience with: congenital heart disease/repair, post-cardiac surgery, post-cardiac catheterization, ventricular assist devices (LVAD/RVAD), ECMO (observation only), and CRRT (not expected to care for CRRT patients)

Two supervisory references required (at least one from a nurse manager or supervisor)

Willingness to float to NICU, PICU, Emergency Department (ED), stepdown, and med-surg units as needed

Must reside outside a 60-mile radius from the facility

Cannot have worked as permanent staff at this facility within the last 2 years

PICU RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill pediatric and cardiac patients in the CVPICU

Monitor and manage patients with complex cardiac and respiratory conditions, including pre- and post-surgical care, heart failure, and transplants

Utilize advanced clinical equipment and technology, including ventilators, VADs, and ECMO (observation only)

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including IV teams, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services

Float to other critical care units as required, adapting to various patient populations and unit protocols

Maintain accurate documentation and uphold best practices in infection control and patient safety

Participate in orientation and ongoing training to ensure compliance with facility and healthcare standards

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Planet Healthcare Job ID #438545. 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: PICU

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