Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Columbus South. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive care to patients by performing assessments, developing and implementing individualized care plans, supporting rehabilitation goals, and initiating discharge planning. The role also supervises nursing support staff, promotes patient and employee safety, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift for applicable assignments. Current clinical competency to provide care to the assigned patient population.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of two years of bedside clinical experience.

Additional Information: Complete nursing assessments within eight hours of admission and develop individualized plans of care. Provide direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and status changes accurately and promptly. Educate patients and families regarding care needs, treatment goals, and discharge planning. Communicate pertinent patient information to physicians, charge nurses, and other care providers to support continuity of care. Provide direction, training, delegation, and supervision to Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees. Participate in interdisciplinary conferences, rehabilitation programming, team-building activities, and ongoing professional development. Promote personal, patient, and environmental safety in accordance with applicable nursing policies and procedures. Assume charge responsibilities following completion of the orientation period, as requested.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Cross Country Job ID 1350720. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus