CVICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Travel CVICU RN job in Columbus, OH: Join a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care team in the 43210 area and care for complex adult cardiac, vascular, thoracic, and post-operative patients in a collaborative academic medical environment.

This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your critical care nursing skills while working alongside an interdisciplinary team in a busy, well-supported Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). If you’re searching for travel RN jobs, critical care nursing jobs, or cardiovascular ICU nurse opportunities in Ohio, this role is a strong fit.

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Setting: Adult high-acuity ICU
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 21, 2026
• Shift: Night shift, 3×12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Weekend Coverage: Required; minimum 4 weekend shifts per 4-week block
• Float: Required within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: 1:1-2
• Charting System: Epic

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• At least 1 year of CVICU RN, ICU, or critical care nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Epic experience required
• Strong background in high-acuity cardiac, cardiovascular, and postoperative ICU patient care
• Ability to work rotating holidays, weekends, and occasional floating assignments
• Travel nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide expert bedside care for adult CVICU patients with complex cardiac, vascular, thoracic, and post-surgical needs
• Monitor and manage advanced critical care therapies and equipment such as ventilators, Swan-Ganz lines, IABP, Impella, ECMO, CRRT, and ventricular assist devices
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips, vasoactive medications, IV sedation, and other critical infusions per protocol
• Interpret telemetry, dysrhythmias, ABGs, and hemodynamic data to support rapid clinical decision-making in a fast-paced ICU
• Support procedures including chest tube management, central line care, arterial line management, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary healthcare partners
• Deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care in a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care environment

Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Work in a respected academic medical environment in Columbus, Ohio
• Gain experience with advanced cardiac critical care technologies and procedures
• Enjoy a 13-week travel assignment with competitive weekly pay
• Build your critical care resume with a top-tier CVICU nursing role
• Explore the vibrant dining, culture, and energy of Columbus in the 43210 area

Apply now to join this travel CVICU RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.