GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
ICU Registered Nurse – Critical Care Float Pool Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio
Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse in the Critical Care Float Pool at a top-rated medical center in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This 13-week travel nursing contract offers hands-on experience across Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Cardiology/Diagnostics, and other high-acuity critical care units. Join our healthcare team and provide exceptional patient care in one of Ohio's leading healthcare facilities, located in a vibrant city known for its diverse culture and thriving arts scene.
ICU RN Job Details
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210 – Explore Ohio healthcare jobs in a city with excellent dining, beautiful parks, and a rich cultural heritage.
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1940-$1990
- Contract Length: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: January 26, 2026
- End Date: April 27, 2026
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) position
- Unit: Critical Care Float Pool (float to various ICU units as needed)
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience in a hospital setting
- Active Registered Nurse license (compact RN license or Ohio RN license required at time of submission)
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Proficient with EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system
- Skilled in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and ventilator management
- Previous travel nurse experience strongly preferred
- Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
- Two professional references required (at least one from a supervisor or nurse manager)
ICU Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill adult patients in multiple ICU settings
- Float between Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Cardiology/Diagnostics, CVICU, and other critical care units as needed
- Initiate and manage IVs, administer medications, and monitor patient responses
- Interpret and manage telemetry, monitor for dysrhythmias
- Manage ventilators and provide care for ventilated patients
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy
- Document patient care accurately using the EPIC EHR system
- Follow infection prevention protocols and isolation precautions
- Participate in orientation and ongoing clinical training as required
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a travel ICU Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your critical care nursing career!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #439193. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU
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