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 shifts | 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (36 hours/week) - Weekend nights Friday/Saturday plus one additional night shift per week. Contract must extend through January 2, 2027.
Highlights:
- Float to a variety of ICU settings based on staffing needs and patient acuity, including Neuro ICU, Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs, CVICU, and more
- Weekend night schedule with one additional weeknight shift for flexibility
- EPIC charting system utilized across all units
- Exposure to diverse critical care environments including transplant services (kidney, liver, lung, heart)
- Float within units of equivalent or lower acuity per facility policy
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, physical therapy, and more
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license)
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR system
- Demonstrated competency in IV starts, telemetry interpretation, and ventilator management
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
- Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or director
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers critical care nurses the chance to expand their clinical expertise across multiple ICU specialties while maintaining a consistent weekend night schedule. You'll work within a collaborative, well-supported environment that values skilled nursing practice and provides exposure to complex patient populations including transplant and specialty cardiac patients. This role is ideal for experienced critical care nurses seeking variety, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across diverse patient care settings.
Additional Information:
- Strict compliance deadline: Tuesday prior to start date
- Urgent fingerprinting process required immediately upon contract signature for out-of-state candidates
- Former employees eligible after 6 months separation; current employees ineligible
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate
- Multiple parking options available ranging from shuttle-accessible lots to on-site garage parking