GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio
Travel PICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Columbus, OH 43205 for an experienced pediatric critical care RN. Join a fast-paced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and provide high-acuity care to critically ill children while working with an experienced interdisciplinary team in a supportive, dynamic healthcare environment. Located in a welcoming area of Columbus, the role also offers access to the city's vibrant neighborhoods, local dining, and easy-to-enjoy attractions outside of work.
Job Details
- Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Location: Columbus, OH 43205
- Healthcare Setting: High-acuity pediatric critical care unit with strong interdisciplinary support
- Patient Ratio: 2:1 on days, nights, and weekends
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Weekend Coverage: Required
- Float Requirement: May float to NICU, PICU, ED, stepdown, and medical-surgical units as needed
Job Requirements
- Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license in hand
- Minimum of 2 years of PICU or CVPICU nursing experience preferred
- Experience in a 30-bed or larger Pediatric Intensive Care Unit strongly preferred
- Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
- Comfortable caring for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and select adult patients
- Strong critical care background with experience managing ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Ability to work in a high-acuity environment and adapt to floating assignments
- Two supervisory references required at time of submission, including at least one manager or supervisor title reference
- Must not have been employed permanently by the system within the last 2 years
- No local candidates within a 60-mile radius
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional bedside care to critically ill pediatric patients with complex cardiac and medical needs
- Monitor and manage ventilated patients, arterial lines, central lines, and other critical care equipment
- Support post-surgical and cardiac patients, including those with congenital heart disease and heart failure
- Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and collaborate with physicians and support teams
- Deliver safe, compassionate patient care while maintaining strong attention to detail and accurate documentation
- Assist with treatments and interventions such as suctioning, tracheostomy care, IV management, and dysrhythmia monitoring
- Adapt to floating assignments as needed while maintaining a high standard of care across units
- Work collaboratively with respiratory therapy, IV teams, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other interdisciplinary partners
Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and bring your pediatric critical care expertise to a high-performing PICU team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #521380. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PICU
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