GHR Healthcare - Travel 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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
ICU Registered Nurse - Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio | Critical Care Float Pool
Experienced ICU RN needed for a 17-week travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio. Join a respected academic medical center’s Critical Care Float Pool and provide expert care across multiple adult ICU units while enjoying the flexibility of a travel nurse role in the Columbus 43210 healthcare market.
Job Details
- Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Specialty: ICU / Critical Care Float Pool
- Setting: Adult critical care units, including Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, and Cardiology/Diagnostics
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week; weekend nights with one additional night shift
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Duration: 17 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Start Date: 11/2/2026
- End Date: 3/1/2027
- Charting System: Epic
- Float Requirement: Required to float to different units within the organization as needed
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience
- Active RN license in hand at time of submission
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system required
- Prior travel nurse experience required
- Experience with IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and ventilator management
- Ability to work in high-acuity adult critical care settings
- Must be comfortable floating to equivalent or lower acuity units as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to adult ICU patients across multiple critical care units
- Monitor and manage patients with complex, high-acuity diagnoses in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Administer medications and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips per protocol
- Care for ventilated patients and manage advanced respiratory support
- Perform and support procedures such as arterial line management, central line care, and chest tube care
- Interpret dysrhythmias, ABGs, and hemodynamic data to guide patient care
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, coordinated care
- Adapt quickly to varying unit needs while maintaining strong clinical standards
- Support a culture of teamwork, flexibility, and excellent patient outcomes
Why This Travel ICU RN Opportunity?
- Work in a respected Columbus, Ohio healthcare setting with exposure to multiple critical care specialties
- Build experience in a high-acuity academic medical center environment
- Enjoy a travel nursing assignment with competitive weekly pay
- Join a collaborative team focused on quality patient care and clinical excellence
Apply now to join this rewarding ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio.
Benefits
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 - Travel Division Job ID #521451. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU
About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
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
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