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: 11/17/2025

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio

Estimated weekly pay: $2,580 - $2,650.

PICU RN Job Details

Location: Columbus, OH 43205 (Ohio nursing jobs)

Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract

Contract Length: 8 weeks (must start by 12/1/2025)

Shift: Day shifts, 12 hours (07:00 - 19:30); 3x12s or 4x12s per week

Shifts per week: 3 or 4 (3x12s or 4x12s)

Weekly Hours: 36 hours

Healthcare Setting: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), with floating to NICU, Emergency Department (ED), stepdown, and med-surg units as needed

Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults

Unit Size: 20 beds, average daily census of 13

Weekend Coverage: Required

Orientation: 36 hours

PICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Ohio or Compact RN license (must be in hand at submission)

Minimum 2 years of recent PICU RN experience (CVPICU experience preferred)

Experience in a 30-bed or greater PICU strongly preferred

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

2 supervisory references required (one must be from a manager or supervisor)

Willingness and ability to float to NICU, PICU, ED, stepdown, and med-surg units as needed

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

Travel nurses only – no local candidates within 60 miles

COVID-19 vaccine not required

PICU RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients with complex diagnoses, including congenital heart disease, pre/post-surgical care, heart failure, and transplants

Perform advanced clinical skills: arterial line management, chest tube care, intubation assistance, ventilator management, central/PICC line care, hemodynamic monitoring, and more

Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias, manage IV vasopressors, and provide continuous sedation as needed

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response

Adhere to strict infection control and isolation precautions

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

Document patient care accurately and efficiently in accordance with hospital policies

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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.

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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 #424145. 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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