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Travel MICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Contract in Dayton, Ohio

Overview

Join our healthcare team as a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Travel Registered Nurse in Dayton, Ohio. This high-acuity travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced critical care RN who is ready to care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a Level I trauma setting. Make a meaningful impact alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team while enjoying Dayton’s welcoming Midwest neighborhoods, aviation heritage, cultural attractions, dining, and recreational opportunities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Travel RN
• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
• Contract Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; 36- or 48-hour contract options may be available based on assignment needs
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday availability required; holiday assignments are determined by unit leadership
• Unit Profile: 40-bed medical-surgical trauma ICU with a targeted patient ratio of 1:2–3
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, traumatic head bleeds, and other complex critical-care diagnoses
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience required

MICU Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Ohio or a valid compact RN license before the contract start date
• At least 1.5 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in a large hospital; Level I experience preferred, with Level II experience considered
• Recent MICU, surgical ICU, neuro ICU, or comparable high-acuity critical-care nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to interpret EKGs and dysrhythmias; successful completion of an online EKG/telemetry competency assessment is required before starting
• Epic clinical documentation experience
• Demonstrated competency with ventilator management, vasoactive and cardiac drips, arterial lines, central lines, tracheostomy care, and critical-care monitoring
• Ability to complete required laboratory work and competency testing within designated pre-employment timelines
• Willingness to float to medically appropriate assignments within the hospital or nearby locations based on patient census and clinical skill set
• Comfort working in respiratory isolation environments and completing N95 fit testing when required

Critical Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in a 40-bed medical-surgical trauma ICU
• Assess patients, recognize changes in condition, and promptly escalate clinical concerns
• Manage mechanically ventilated patients and support patients requiring BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy
• Titrate vasoactive, cardiac, sedative, insulin, and other continuous infusions according to established protocols
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, ICP monitoring, FloTrac monitoring, BIS, and train-of-four assessments
• Care for patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multisystem organ dysfunction, and acute or chronic renal failure
• Assist with or provide care surrounding bedside endoscopy, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, G-tube placement, and immediate postoperative recovery
• Administer blood products, manage chest tubes, perform suctioning, and support airway and ventilator-related interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacy, rapid response teams, IV services, rehabilitation, radiology, social services, and other members of the care team
• Maintain accurate Epic documentation and uphold infection-prevention, isolation, and patient-safety standards
• Remain flexible with floating and assigned weekend or holiday coverage as required by unit operations

Apply now for this MICU Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Dayton, 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.