Travel RN - Surgical ICU

American Traveler

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 108,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU assignment in Columbus, Ohio. The role requires 2+ years of current ICU experience and an active OH or compact RN license, with 12-hour night shifts on a 13-week contract.

You will work in a Surgical ICU/Oncology setting, with Epic EMR, and be eligible for a comprehensive travel package including housing stipends and benefits. Start date Oct 19, 2026.

Qualifications

2+ years of current ICU experience required.
Active OH or compact RN license at hand at time of consideration.
Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program.
2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a manager/director or supervisor; coworker references not accepted.

Responsibilities

Provide critical care nursing to surgical and oncology ICU patients.
Perform EVD management, ICP monitoring, Massive Transfusion Protocol, mechanical ventilation, CRRT, and vasopressor titration.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Skills

ICU nursing

ACLS certification

BLS certification

NIHSS certification

Education

OH or Compact RN license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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$2,077/wk or $1,892/wk local

Travel RN - Surgical ICU

Columbus, Ohio

Assignment Overview

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 19, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring 2+ years of current ICU experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

Details

Surgical ICU/Oncology unit setting
Adult patient population with diagnoses including hemorrhagic/hypovolemic shock, sepsis, ARDS, craniotomy, ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke, and intracranial hypertension
13-week assignment on a 12-hour night shift schedule (19:00-7:30), 3x12s
May be scheduled for day/night rotating shifts based on department needs, with assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period
Epic EMR experience required
Performs EVD management, ICP monitoring, Massive Transfusion Protocol, mechanical ventilation, CRRT, and vasopressor titration

Requirements

Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
Minimum 2 years of current ICU experience required in the specialty applied for, consistently worked within the last 12 months
Oncology experience preferred but not required
Skills required include arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, CVVHD/CRRT, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, and management of dysrhythmias
Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a manager/director or supervisor; a Charge RN may serve as the second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

Provide critical care nursing to surgical and oncology ICU patients requiring advanced monitoring and life support interventions
First-time travelers will be considered if they meet the 2+ years of experience requirement
Former employees eligible for assignment consideration after 6 months away from the facility
Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible for travel assignments
Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing the contract due to strict compliance timelines

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay Details

$2,077/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$27,001

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$108,004

Weekly Wages

$684/wk

Regular Hours

$19.00 x 36 hours/wk = $684

Weekly Stipends

$1,393/wk

Lodging

$131.00 x 7 days = $917

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,077/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,892 - $2,077. The $2,077 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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