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:
  
  12/14/2026
• 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:
  
  Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Critical Care Float RN for a night shift ICU position requiring a compact or OH RN license and 2+ years of critical care experience across multiple ICU specialties.

• Critical Care Float Pool position at a teaching hospital setting
• Floats across all ICUs including MICU, SICU, NCCU, CVICU, and Cardiology units
• Cares for complex critical care patients including transplant patients (kidney, liver, lung, heart)
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend requirement, minimum EOW
• Required to float to different units within the OSU organization as needed

• Active RN license (Ohio or Compact) required in hand at time of consideration
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of critical care nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Must be flexible with floating to all critical care units
• Skills required include dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management, 12 lead EKG/ECG acquisition, and post cardiac surgery care
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; a Charge RN reference is acceptable for the second; coworker references not accepted

• Provide critical care nursing support across multiple ICU specialties including neuro, surgical, medical, and cardiovascular units
• Skills utilized may include IV therapy, arterial and central line management, ventilator management, and cardiac drip titration
• Candidates must complete Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting promptly after accepting an offer, which includes a lifetime background check
• Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible to be hired as a traveler
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• RTO must be submitted with the application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• First-time travelers are considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-777335. 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.