Travel Critical Care Float Pool 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:
  
  11/30/2026
• Duration:
  15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Critical Care Float Pool position requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and the ability to float across multiple ICU specialties at a teaching hospital.

• Critical Care Float Pool role within an academic teaching hospital setting
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Floats to a variety of ICUs based on staffing and patient acuity, including Neuro ICU, Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs, Cardiology/Diagnostics, CVICU, SICU, MICU, and NCCU
• Required to float only within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with Epic required
• Required skills include IV starts, telemetry, and ventilator management experience
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or formal leadership role;
  Charge RN acceptable as second reference; coworker references not accepted

• Provides critical care nursing across multiple ICU specialties based on daily staffing needs and patient acuity
• Responsibilities may include arterial line management, central and PICC line care, chest tube assistance, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• May care for patients requiring CVA/stroke management, EVD and ICP monitoring, post cardiac surgery recovery, and multisystem organ dysfunction care
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignments after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible to be hired as travelers
• Requested time off must be submitted with the contract and limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements promptly after signing contract
• First-time travelers are not considered for this role as travel experience is required

American Traveler Job  #P-769559. 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.