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

Planet Healthcare 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: 11/03/2025

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

PICU Registered Nurse Jobs – Locum Tenens Night Shift in Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career with a high-impact locum tenens opportunity as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio (43205). This 13-week travel nursing contract at a leading children's hospital offers hands-on experience in critical care while enjoying the vibrant arts, dining, and cultural attractions of downtown Columbus. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in pediatric patient care in one of Ohio's top healthcare facilities.

PICU RN Job Details – Columbus, OH

Assignment Type: Locum tenens (travel nursing contract)

Location: Columbus, OH 43205 (Ohio healthcare jobs)

Facility Setting: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Float Pool

Start Date: October 13, 2025

End Date: January 12, 2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30)

Total Hours: 36 hours per week

Orientation: 72 hours

Estimated Weekly Salary: $2250–$2310 per week

PICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Ohio or Compact RN license (required at time of application)

Minimum 2 years of recent PICU nursing experience

BLS and PALS certifications (American Heart Association preferred)

Proficiency with EPIC charting (self-rated 3/4 or higher)

Ability to float to NICU, CV PICU, Emergency Department, stepdown, and MedSurg units

Two professional references (one must be a nurse manager or supervisor)

No prior permanent employment at this facility within the last 2 years

Commitment to stay through the New Year; no time off approved for 12/24-12/25

First-time travel nurses considered (3+ years of experience and Level 1 Trauma experience preferred)

Non-local candidates only (must live outside a 60-mile radius of Columbus, OH)

PICU RN Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU

Float to NICU, CV PICU, Emergency Department, stepdown, and MedSurg units as needed

Perform advanced nursing interventions: ventilator management, central line care, hemodynamic monitoring, and administration of critical medications

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans

Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC EMR

Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and hospital protocols

Participate in orientation and ongoing professional development for travel nurses

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. 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 #409263. 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

About Planet Healthcare

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Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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Benefits

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k retirement plan

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

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