```htmlJob Opportunity – Critical Care Float Pool RN – Ohio
Start Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, Night shift. Contract must extend through January 2, 2027. Every other weekend required.
Highlights:
- Float to multiple ICU settings based on patient acuity and staffing needs, including Neuro ICU, Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs, Cardiology/Diagnostics, CVICU, SICU, and NCCU
- Work with a diverse patient population including post-cardiac surgery, transplant patients (kidney, liver, lung, heart), and critically ill adults
- EPIC charting system utilized across all units
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Rapid Response Teams, and more
- Float policy ensures assignment to units of equivalent or lower acuity
- Contract length through January 2, 2027 with opportunities for various critical care specialties
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification required
- Valid RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
- Proficiency with EPIC charting system required
- Demonstrated competency in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and ventilator management
- Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred
- Education from ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- Two professional references required (at least one from manager/director or formal leadership)
- Must be available to complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly upon contract signing
Core Skills:
- Arterial line management, central line care, and PICC line management
- Blood product administration and IV insulin protocols
- Care of ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP management, and High Flow Nasal Cannula
- Continuous IV sedation and paralytics management
- Management of dysrhythmias and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
- CVA/Acute stroke management and ICP monitoring
- External ventricular drain (EVD) and lumbar drain experience
- Post-cardiac surgery care and CABG patient management
- Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers exceptional professional development through exposure to multiple critical care specialties and patient populations in a high-acuity academic medical environment. You'll work alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams caring for complex patients, including transplant recipients and advanced cardiac and neurological cases. The float pool model provides variety and the opportunity to continuously expand your clinical expertise across diverse ICU settings while maintaining scheduling flexibility with night shift assignments.
Additional Information:
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
- Parking options available with monthly and annual permit structures
- Former employees eligible after 6 months separation from facility
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers
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