RN – Surgical ICU (SICU)

Columbus, OH 43210
Starts: January 12, 2026
Ends: April 13, 2026
DESCRIPTION

Specialty: Surgical ICU (SICU)
Facility: James Cancer Hospital and Research – 460 W 10th Ave Rm 224 Columbus, OH
State License: OH
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Night 3×12-Hour (19:00 – 07:30)

Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: SICUFacility: James Cancer Hospital and ResearchState License: OHCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Night 3×12-Hour (19:00 – 07:30)Guaranteed Hours: Description: 12 James SICU/ONCOLOGY – 12HR NIGHTS -2 YRS EXP REQUIRED2 Years of ICU Experience Required.EPIC experience required!Oncology experience preferred, but not required.Certifications Required ACLS BLS NIHSSPatient Age group AdultsFirst time travelers: NOPatient Diagnoses Hemorrhagic shock Hypovolemic shock Sepsis Septic shock Pneumonia ARDS Craniotomy Ischemic stroke Hemorrhagic stroke Intracranial hypertension DeliriumSpecial Procedures/Unit Details: External Ventricular Drain management ICP monitoring Massive Transfusion Protocol Mechanical Ventilation Heated High Flow Bipap CPAP Tracheostomy management CRRT Vasopressors titration Modified Time:1/12/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Ashley Schendel Account Manager Email: Ashley.Schendel@ayahealthcare.com COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required – Medical Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : – Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : – LTAC Experience : – Trauma Level I Experience : – Trauma Level II Experience : – Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills : Accessing/Managing Ports, Arterial line management, Assist with Chest Tube Insertion/Removal, Assist with management of BiPAP, Assist with management of CPAP, Blood Product Administration, Care of Ventilated Patient, Central line care/management, Chronic/Acute Renal failure, Continuous IV sedation*, CVA/Acute Stroke management, CVVHD/CRRT*, Emergency Medications, GI surgery, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Infection Prevention, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, Management of dysrhythmias, Management of patient with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, Phlebotomy*, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Surgical Intensive Care Unit*, Surgical Wounds with drains/Wound Vac, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, Ventilator Management, Oncology preferred*, Screen missing requirements Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : – Patient Ratios Days : 2 Patient Ratios Nights : 2 Patient Ratios Weekends : 2 Float Required : Travelers may float to James MICU or UH MICU/SICU. May also float to M/S or PCU units. Call Required : – Weekend Coverage : – Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : – Pre-Approved Time Off : – Orientation Hours : 72 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults Daily Census : 11 Number of Visits Per Day : 1 Number of Rooms : 12 Number of Beds : 12 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Hemorrhagic shockHypovolemic shockSepsisSeptic shockPneumoniaARDSCraniotomyIschemic strokeHemorrhagic strokeIntracranial hypertension Delirium Special Procedures/Unit Details : External Ventricular Drain managementICP monitoringMassive Transfusion ProtocolMechanical VentilationHeated High FlowBipapCPAPTracheostomy managementCRRTVasopressors titration***Oncology not Required*** Special Equipment : NextStage CRRTBelmont rapid infuser #Tier4 Travel Compliance There is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays. Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL. All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team. RTO required with submission, must be built into contract Locals are accepted at the same rate Reference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted. Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location RNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission. MRI techs – submittals without OH license are acceptable. Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Submittal Details: #Tier4 Travel ComplianceThere is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.RTO required with submission, must be built into contractLocals are accepted at the same rateReference Requirements: 2 professional references are ;required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or moreCurrent employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital locationRNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.MRI techs – submittals without OH license are acceptable.Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Auto Offer: No

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Columbus, OH
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RN - Surgical ICU (SICU)
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