Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 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: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and Epic proficiency.

• Intensive Care Unit setting within a heart hospital
• Patient ratios of 1:1-2
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• No on-call requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Epic charting experience required
• Proficient in IV starts
• Experience with telemetry monitoring
• Competency with ventilator management
• Skilled in arterial line management, central line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with blood product administration
• Proficient in BiPAP/CPAP management and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Able to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience with ETT and NT suctioning
• Skilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and emergency medications
• Knowledge of IV insulin protocols
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Able to obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG
• Experience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; charge RN acceptable as second reference; coworker references not accepted

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients including cardiac, respiratory, and multisystem organ care
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of the health system are ineligible for travel positions at any of its Ohio hospital locations
• RTO must be submitted with contract and limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT, Impella, IABP, and Swan Ganz monitoring preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred

American Traveler Job  #P-764899. 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.