Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/17/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel

PICU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job (Night Shift) – Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse on a travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio (43205). Join a leading critical care float pool, delivering expert pediatric nursing care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. Experience the vibrant healthcare community of Columbus—renowned for its friendly neighborhoods, thriving arts, and beautiful parks—while making a real impact in pediatric critical care nursing.

Travel PICU RN Job Details

Location: Columbus, OH 43205 (Ohio travel nursing job)
Assignment Length: 13 weeks (November 17, 2025 – February 16, 2026)
Estimated Weekly Pay: $2250 - $2310
Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
Hours per Week: 36
Setting: Critical Care PICU Float Pool
Patient Population: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents
Orientation: 72 hours

PICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent PICU nursing experience in a Level 1 trauma or acute care facility (must be current and listed in work history)
Active Ohio or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license required at time of application
BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications required
Proficiency with Epic electronic health record (EHR) system (self-rate at least 3/4)
Two supervisory references required (at least one from a manager or supervisor)
Must not have worked permanently at the facility within the past 2 years
No local candidates within a 60-mile radius (travel nursing candidates only)
Ability and willingness to float to NICU, CV PICU, Emergency Department, stepdown, and MedSurg units as needed
Travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers considered with 3+ years of PICU experience

PICU RN Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU and float pool
Administer medications, blood products, and manage acute/chronic renal failure, antiarrhythmics, and IV vasopressors
Perform advanced procedures: arterial line management, chest tube assistance, intubation support, ventilator management, and central/PICC line care
Monitor and interpret arterial blood gases, dysrhythmias, and hemodynamic parameters
Implement infection control, wound care, and isolation precautions
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Epic EHR
Float to NICU, CV PICU, Emergency Department, stepdown, and MedSurg units as assigned

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a travel PICU Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. Take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in pediatric critical care—start your Ohio travel nursing job today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PICU

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

Our Methodology

Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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Benefits

Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
401k retirement plan
Weekly pay
Referral bonus

Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,448 per week

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