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MICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareColumbus, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Columbus, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 12, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.28
Weekly
$1,990
Yearly (full-time)
$103,480
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 30, 2026

This job pays about $55.28/hour — 39% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

MICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Position Overview

Start your next Medical ICU travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week MICU Registered Nurse contract offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity critical care to adult patients while expanding your clinical experience in a collaborative hospital environment. Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant, welcoming city with cultural attractions, dining, parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Employment Type: Travel contract
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Start Date: November 30, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Shift Options: Day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., or night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
  • Rotation: Schedule typically rotates every four weeks, or may follow four weeks of days followed by four weeks of nights
  • Patient Population: Adult patients
  • Typical Patient Ratio: 1:1–2
  • Electronic Medical Record: EPIC experience required
  • Floating: May be required to support other units within the organization as needed

MICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact RN license at the time of submission
  • At least 2 years of recent Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) or Medical ICU experience
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association
  • Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Proficiency with EPIC clinical documentation
  • Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
  • Strong critical-care assessment, prioritization, and communication skills
  • Two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader

Medical ICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the MICU
  • Care for patients experiencing multisystem organ failure, respiratory failure, sepsis, post-cardiac arrest conditions, diabetic ketoacidosis, liver failure, renal failure, and other complex diagnoses
  • Monitor and manage mechanically ventilated patients, continuous IV sedation, dysrhythmias, and multisystem organ dysfunction
  • Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access and manage continuous infusions using appropriate safety practices
  • Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
  • Use and monitor critical-care equipment, including ventilators, cardiac monitors, Alaris IV pumps, and NxStage CRRT equipment
  • Perform continuous glucose monitoring and support specialized care for patients requiring advanced therapies
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in EPIC
  • Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response, IV therapy, rehabilitation, radiology, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
  • Float to other units when needed while maintaining professional standards and quality patient care

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio MICU travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative critical-care team.

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.

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