PICU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio (43205)

Columbus, Ohio offers a vibrant community and convenient access to everyday amenities, creating a welcoming setting for travel nurses. Experienced Pediatric ICU RN needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio. Join a collaborative critical care team in a high-acuity PICU caring for infants, children, adolescents, and select adult patients.

Overview

This travel RN opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong pediatric critical care experience who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You will provide compassionate, high-quality care to critically ill pediatric patients while floating to related units as needed.

Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) / Pediatric ICU RN
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43205

Job Requirements

• Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• Minimum 2 years of recent PICU experience required
• Current PICU experience must be reflected in work history
• First-time travel nurses may be considered with close to 3 years of PICU experience
• Recent Level I experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Epic experience preferred; candidate should self-rate at least 3/4 in Epic
• Two supervisory references required at time of submission, including at least one manager or supervisor
• Must be willing to float to NICU, CV PICU, ED, stepdown, and med-surg as needed
• No local candidates within 60 miles
• Must meet all clinical and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
• Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient condition using strong clinical judgment
• Manage complex pediatric interventions, including ventilator support, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Administer medications, blood products, and IV therapies safely and accurately
• Support airway management, suctioning, and advanced respiratory care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote excellent patient outcomes
• Adapt quickly to floating assignments while maintaining a high standard of care
• Document patient care accurately in the Epic charting system
• Maintain a professional, compassionate approach with patients and families

Apply now for this PICU travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio and join a supportive pediatric critical care team today.

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.