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:
  17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Critical Care Float RN with 2+ years of experience to float across multiple ICUs at a teaching hospital in Ohio.

• Critical Care Float Pool position floating across all ICUs including Neuro ICU, Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs (x2), Cardiology/Diagnostics, and CVICU
• May float throughout the broader hospital organization if no critical care need exists
• Supports transplant patient populations including Kidney, Liver, Lung, and Heart
• Shift schedule is 3x12-hour Day shifts, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM, totaling 36 hours per week
• Schedule includes Weekend Day shifts (Friday/Saturday) plus one weekday Day shift

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required with flexibility to float to all units
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Skilled in obtaining 12 lead EKG/ECG
• Experience with post cardiac surgery care (not directly from the OR)
• Experience across MICU, NICU, SICU, and CVICU settings required
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership role; a Charge RN may serve as the second reference; coworker references not accepted

• Provide critical care nursing support by floating to the unit of greatest need across the hospital system
• Must complete Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting promptly upon accepting an offer, including lifetime background checks
• Candidates should be prepared for an expedited fingerprinting process to avoid delays to start date
• First-time travelers are not specifically addressed, but travel experience is required for this role
• Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees are 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
• Requested time off must be submitted with the application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less

American Traveler Job  #P-777339. 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.