Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,300 per week in Columbus, OH

You'll gain exposure to a broad range of critical care environments and patient populations, from neurocritical care to cardiovascular surgery recovery to complex medical ICU cases. Float across multiple intensive care units including Neuro ICU, CVICU, SICU, MICU, and Cardiology/Diagnostics.

Job Opportunity – Critical Care Float Pool RN – Ohio

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts with every-other-weekend rotation. Contract must extend through January 2, 2027.

Highlights:

• Float across multiple intensive care units including Neuro ICU, CVICU, SICU, MICU, and Cardiology/Diagnostics
• Advanced critical care experience with complex patient populations including transplant patients (kidney, liver, lung, heart)
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Float policy ensures assignments to units of equivalent or lower acuity level
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment and advanced critical care protocols
• Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred

Requirements:

• Active Ohio RN license or valid compact license
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (required)
• Proficiency with Epic EMR system
• Demonstrated competency in IV starts, telemetry, and ventilator management
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, vasoactive drip titration, and cardiac drips
• Nursing education from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required (at least one from manager/director or formal leadership role)
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly upon contract signing
• COVID-19 vaccination not required; flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This critical care float pool position offers exceptional professional growth for experienced ICU nurses seeking diversity in their practice. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of critical care environments and patient populations, from neurocritical care to cardiovascular surgery recovery to complex medical ICU cases. The collaborative interdisciplinary team approach ensures comprehensive patient care while supporting your clinical development across multiple specialty areas.