Travel CVICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  CVICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring an OH or compact RN license and prior cardiac ICU experience.

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting at a heart hospital
• Estimated patient ratios of 1:1-2
• Day (7:00-19:30) and Night (19:00-7:30) shifts available, 3x12 hour schedules
• Weekday schedule with up to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule period (Saturday/Sunday for day shift, Friday/Saturday for night shift)
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity level
• Epic EMR used, experience required

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required, NIHSS preferred
• 2 years of Cardiac ICU experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skills required:
  
  IV starts, telemetry, ventilator management, Swan-Ganz monitoring, conscious sedation, balloon pumps, and PA lines
• Experience with CABG, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and post cardiac surgery patients
• Experience with IABP, CVP monitoring, and epicardial pacing wire care and management
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing ventilated patients, including BiPAP/CPAP, suctioning, and ABG interpretation
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management experience
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role and the second acceptable from a Charge RN (no coworker references)

• Provide direct patient care to complex cardiovascular ICU patients, including pre/post cardiac surgery and cardiac catheterization/intervention cases
• Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed urgently upon signing contract, with candidates either driving to an in-state location or completing a mailed fingerprinting packet
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible to be hired as travelers

American Traveler Job  #P-767420. 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 - Cardiovascular 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.