Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - $2,161 per week in Columbus, OH

Start Date: May 4, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Day/Night Rotating or Nights available; reviewed every 4-week scheduling period

Highlights:

• 12-bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit with oncology patient population
• 2:1 patient ratio across all shifts
• Epic EMR system utilized
• 72-hour comprehensive orientation program
• Advanced critical care environment managing complex patient diagnoses including stroke, sepsis, ARDS, and post-craniotomy care
• Robust interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required (within the last 3 years, with at least 1 year current specialty experience)
• Epic charting system experience required
• Previous travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Valid RN license (compact or Ohio state license in hand at time of submission)
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Nursing education from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Clinical Skills & Procedures:

• CRRT/CVVHD management (NextStage CRRT system)
• External ventricular drain and ICP monitoring
• Mechanical ventilation, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP
• Vasopressor and cardiac drip titration
• Massive transfusion protocol using Belmont rapid infuser
• Arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• Tracheostomy care and airway management

Float Requirements:

• May float to medical ICU or general ICU/SICU units as needed
• Possible assignments to medical-surgical or progressive care units based on facility needs

Important Compliance Information:

• Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date
• Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed immediately upon contract signing
• Candidates within driving distance of Ohio must complete fingerprinting in-state; remote candidates will receive mailed packets
• Time off requests must be submitted with application and built into contract
• Two professional references required: one must be from a manager/director or formal supervisor; second may be from charge nurse

Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity critical care environment where you'll manage a diverse and complex patient population requiring advanced interventions. You'll be supported by comprehensive interdisciplinary teams and have the opportunity to utilize cutting-edge technology and protocols in a fast-paced surgical ICU setting. This role is ideal for experienced ICU nurses seeking to expand their critical care expertise while maintaining a manageable patient ratio.