Travel SICU Registered Nurse - $2,177 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

SICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Experienced SICU Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio (43210). Join a high-acuity Surgical Intensive Care Unit and provide expert critical care nursing for adult patients with complex surgical, neurologic, and hemodynamic needs. This is a great opportunity for an ICU travel nurse seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in Ohio.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: 8/10/2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shift Pattern: Night shift, 3x12s (19:00 - 07:30)
• Patient Population: Adult patients
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Charting System: Epic

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of current ICU or critical care RN experience required
• Recent acute care experience in the specialty within the last 12 months required
• Prior travel nurse experience required
• Active Ohio RN license or compact RN license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Epic charting experience required
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Oncology experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the SICU setting
• Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient condition, including complex hemodynamic and neurologic status
• Manage patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, septic shock, hemorrhagic shock, hypovolemic shock, ARDS, pneumonia, stroke, craniotomy recovery, intracranial hypertension, and delirium
• Care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, heated high-flow therapy, BiPAP, CPAP, tracheostomy management, and vasopressor titration
• Support specialized interventions including external ventricular drain management, ICP monitoring, CRRT, and massive transfusion protocols
• Administer blood products, continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and cardiac or vasoactive drips as appropriate
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, and rapid response teams
• May float to James MICU or UH MICU/SICU and may also float to M/S or PCU units based on patient care needs

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Columbus, Ohio. Located in the 43210 area, Columbus offers a vibrant healthcare community, diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, arts, and green spaces, making it an appealing destination for your next travel assignment.

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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 Job ID #499457. 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: SICU

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