Job Opportunity – Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse – Ohio
Start Date: January 4, 2027
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, Night shift with every other weekend coverage required
Highlights:
- Dynamic float pool position serving multiple Intensive Care Units including Neuro ICU, Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs, Cardiology/Diagnostics, CVICU, SICU, MICU, and NCCU
- Float assignments based on unit staffing needs and patient acuity; nurses float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
- Epic electronic medical record system used throughout the organization
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Rapid Response Teams, and Unit Secretaries
- Advanced critical care experience with complex patient populations including transplant patients (kidney, liver, lung, heart)
- Adult patient population with exposure to diverse diagnoses and specialized procedures
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (NIHSS is a hard requirement)
- Proficiency with Epic EMR system required
- Valid Compact or Ohio RN license in hand at time of application
- IV start, telemetry, and ventilator management experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred
- Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- Skills must include: arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, ventilator management, vasoactive drip titration, BiPAP/CPAP management, and management of multisystem organ dysfunction
- 2 professional references required (at least 1 must be from a manager, director, or formal supervisor)
- Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Critical Care Float Pool position offers registered nurses the opportunity to expand their clinical expertise across multiple ICU specialties while working night shifts in a large academic medical system. You'll gain exposure to diverse critical care patient populations, advanced procedures, and cutting-edge treatments including complex transplant care. Join a collaborative team supported by robust interdisciplinary resources and state-of-the-art technology, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patients facing the most critical health challenges.