TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified CVICU RN in Columbus, Ohio, 43210!
Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse – Ohio
Start Date: December 14, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 36 hours per week with rotating weekends and holidays. Up to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule period (Friday/Saturday for night shift). Floating within units of equivalent or lower acuity may be required, with rotations typically no more than once every 4 weeks.
Contract Length: 13-26 weeks
Highlights:
- Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2, providing optimal focus on critical cardiovascular care
- Advanced cardiovascular ICU experience with complex cases including CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, heart and lung transplants, VAD implantation, ECMO, and aortic repairs
- Epic electronic medical record system in use
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including PT, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and social services
- 36-hour orientation to ensure successful onboarding and integration
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology including ventricular assist devices, ECMO, CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, IABP, and Impella
Requirements:
- Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
- Minimum 2 years of Cardiac ICU experience strongly preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Epic EMR experience required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification required
- Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- Demonstrated competency in: IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, Swan-Ganz/pulmonary artery line monitoring, conscious sedation, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and PA line management
- Experience with patient ratios of 1:2
- Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or formal leadership role
Key Clinical Skills:
- Arterial line and central line management
- Blood product administration and mass transfusion protocols
- Care of ventilated patients and respiratory failure management
- Management of dysrhythmias and interpretation of 12-lead EKGs
- Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
- Post-cardiac surgery care (CABG, valve procedures)
- Hemodynamic monitoring including CVP and Swan-Ganz catheter management
- BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
- Experience with ECMO, CVVHD/CRRT, Impella, IABP, and ventricular assist devices preferred
- Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
Patient Population:
- Adult cardiovascular, vascular, and thoracic ICU patients
- Primary diagnoses: post-CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, heart and lung transplant, VAD implantation, ECMO support, aortic and esophageal repairs
- Secondary diagnoses: low cardiac output syndrome, stroke, acute respiratory distress/failure, renal impairment/failure, sepsis, heart failure, pulmonary embolus, unstable dysrhythmias
- 30-bed unit with daily census of approximately 28 patients
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced cardiovascular ICU nurse to work with a highly specialized patient population in a state-of-the-art critical care environment. You'll gain exposure to advanced cardiac technologies and complex surgical cases while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding patient outcomes. The manageable patient ratios and comprehensive support systems create an environment where you can deliver exceptional care while advancing your clinical expertise in cardiovascular critical care.
Additional Information:
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
- COVID-19 vaccine not required
- One pre-approved time off request available
- Parking available with various options ranging from monthly to annual permits
- Ohio fingerprinting required and must be completed immediately upon contract signing
- Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date
- Former employees eligible after 6 months away from the facility
- Local candidates accepted
Join a team dedicated to providing life-saving cardiovascular care in one of the region's premier critical care environments. Apply today to advance your career in cardiac intensive care nursing.