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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Critical Care Float Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 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: Dec 14, 2026 Length: 17 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Critical Care Float RN with 2 years of ICU experience and OH or compact RN licensure to support multiple ICUs at a teaching hospital. Details Critical Care Float Pool position floating across all ICUs including MICU, SICU, NCCU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, and Cardiology/Diagnostics Cares for complex critical care patients including transplant patients (kidney, liver, lung, heart) Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), 36 hours/week, including weekend days (Sat/Sun) plus one weekday May float throughout the broader organization if no critical care need exists Required to float to different units within the OSU organization as needed Requirements Active RN license, compact or Ohio state license required and must be in hand at time of consideration Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with flexibility to float to all critical care units Teaching hospital experience required Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program Travel experience required Skills required include IV therapy, central line and PICC line management, arterial line management, blood product administration, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, chest tube assistance, EVD and ICP monitoring, CVA/stroke management, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition Experience with post cardiac surgery patients (not directly from OR) required 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leadership role; a Charge RN reference is acceptable for the second; coworker references not accepted Additional Information Provide critical care nursing support across multiple ICU specialties, adapting to varying patient populations and acuities Must complete Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting promptly after accepting an offer due to strict compliance timelines Fingerprint background checks include lifetime criminal history searches Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate Former facility employees are eligible for travel assignments after being away for 6 months or more Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for traveler positions RTO must be submitted and built into the contract prior to starting, limited to 7 days or less American Traveler Job ID 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 About American Traveler 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.