Travel Critical Care Float RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  Critical Care Float
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Critical Care Float Pool position at a teaching hospital, requiring ventilator management skills and flexibility to float across multiple ICUs.

• Critical Care Float Pool position at a teaching hospital
• Floats to various ICUs based on staffing and patient acuity, including Neuro ICU, Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs (MICU x2), Cardiology/Diagnostics, CVICU, SICU, and NCCU
• Floating required within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Night shift schedule: 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend night shifts (Friday/Saturday) plus one additional night shift per week

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Required skills:
  
  IV therapy, IV starts, telemetry, and ventilator management
• Required skills:
  
  arterial line management, central line and PICC line care, blood product administration
• Required skills:
  
  care of ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Required skills:
  
  titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, emergency medications
• Required skills:
  
  dysrhythmia interpretation and management, 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition, IV insulin protocols
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Previous travel nursing experience required

• Provide critical care nursing support across multiple ICU specialties based on facility needs
• Fingerprinting must be completed urgently in Ohio upon signing contract due to strict state credentialing requirements
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager or director; charge RN acceptable for second reference; coworker references not accepted
• Former employees eligible to return as travelers after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible for travel assignments at this health system
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate

American Traveler Job  #P-752732. 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:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.