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

Seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nursing contract in a high-acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) in Columbus, Ohio. Provide expert critical care for adult patients while working consistent night shifts, a 2:1 patient ratio, and a supportive interdisciplinary healthcare team.

This Columbus, Ohio travel nurse opportunity is located in the 43210 area, offering an energetic university-community atmosphere with convenient access to walkable neighborhoods, parks, restaurants, cultural attractions, and the broader resources of a thriving Midwest city.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Registered Nurse
• Patient Population: Critically ill adults
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: 2:1
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Additional Scheduling Note: May float to other units as needed

MICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience in an ICU or MICU setting
• Current Registered Nurse license valid for practice in Ohio or a valid compact nursing license
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Strong recent experience with critical care assessment, documentation, and electronic charting
• Two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal nursing leader
• Ability to complete required Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing steps promptly
• Comfort working night shifts, alternating weekends, and floating when operational needs require
• Navy blue scrubs

Travel ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a high-acuity MICU
• Manage ventilated patients and provide BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula support
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, insulin, sedation, and neuromuscular-blockade infusions according to clinical protocols
• Monitor and care for patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, COVID-related complications, liver failure, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, multisystem organ failure, and post-cardiac-arrest conditions
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, ports, lumbar drains, and other critical-care access devices
• Administer blood products and perform ongoing assessments for transfusion reactions
• Support continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) using NxStage equipment and provide care for patients with acute or chronic renal failure
• Interpret dysrhythmias, obtain 12-lead EKGs, interpret arterial blood gases, and promptly recognize clinical deterioration
• Provide stroke, neurotrauma, post-neurosurgical, ICP-monitoring, hypothermia-protocol, and spinal-cord-injury care as indicated
• Maintain infection-prevention and isolation precautions while collaborating with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV teams, rapid response, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, and other care partners
• Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated MICU healthcare team caring for critically ill adult patients.

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.