Job Opportunity – Critical Care Float Pool RN – Ohio
Start Date: December 14, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, Night shift, Minimum every other weekend required
Important: All contracts must extend through January 2, 2027.
Highlights:
- Dynamic Critical Care Float Pool role across multiple ICU settings including Neuro ICU, Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs, CVICU, and Cardiology/Diagnostics units
- Float within units of equivalent or lower acuity based on patient needs and staffing requirements
- EPIC charting system utilized across all units
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Radiology, and Rapid Response Teams
- Advanced critical care environment with exposure to transplant patients (kidney, liver, lung, heart) and complex medical conditions
- Parking permits available with multiple options ranging from daily to annual rates
Requirements:
- Current Ohio RN license or valid Compact state license required at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (NIHSS is a hard stop requirement)
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record system required
- Demonstrated competency in IV insertion and maintenance, telemetry interpretation, and ventilator management
- Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred
- Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
- Two professional references required: at least one must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role; charge RN acceptable for second reference
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
Clinical Skills & Experience:
- Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients
- Arterial line and central line care/management
- Blood product administration and IV insulin protocols
- BiPAP/CPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula management
- Cardiovascular care including post-CABG patients and cardiac drip titration
- Vasoactive drip titration and hemodynamic monitoring
- Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
- CVA/Acute stroke management and neuro assessment
- External ventricular drains (EVD) and ICP monitoring
- Interpretation of arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias
- Emergency medication administration and procedural sedation
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Critical Care Float Pool position offers registered nurses the opportunity to expand their clinical expertise across multiple intensive care specialties while providing vital support to a major academic medical system. You'll work with cutting-edge technology and interdisciplinary teams caring for a diverse patient population, including transplant recipients and patients with complex critical conditions. This role is ideal for experienced ICU nurses who thrive in dynamic environments and value professional growth through varied clinical experiences.
Important Compliance Information:
Candidates must be aware of strict compliance deadlines and the urgency of the Ohio fingerprinting process. Fingerprinting must be completed immediately after contract signing. Ohio residents or those within driving distance must complete fingerprinting at an Ohio location; those at extreme distances will receive a mailed packet. Compliance deadline is the Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions. Unresponsive or uncooperative candidates risk contract delays or cancellation.
Note: Former employees are eligible after being away from the facility for 6 months or more. Current employees are ineligible for travel positions. Local candidates are accepted at the same rate.