ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Columbus, Ohio
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,975/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.86
- Weekly
- $1,975
- Yearly (full-time)
- $102,700
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $54.86/hour — 38% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,785 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 644 of them in Columbus.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Join our team as a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel contract in Columbus, Ohio. This role offers the opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, focusing on critically ill patients with complex conditions such as multisystem organ failure, respiratory failure, COVID-19, sepsis, and post-cardiac arrest situations. You will be responsible for maintaining ventilator and telemetry monitoring, managing externalized IV pumps, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EPIC system. The schedule features rotating 12-hour night shifts (19:00 - 07:30), with a commitment of 36 hours per week. This assignment is perfect for experienced nurses eager to deepen their skills in a vital care setting while experiencing the vibrant city of Columbus.
Weather:
During this time of year, the weather typically features mild to warm temperatures with plenty of sunny days. Expect comfortably cool evenings and a lively atmosphere ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the city.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to see amazing wildlife encounters
- Enjoy a day trip to Hocking Hills State Park for scenic hikes and waterfalls
- Explore the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens with stunning plant displays
- Take a short drive to Ohio State University for sports events or campus tours
- Spend a day at Easton Town Center for shopping, dining, and entertainment
Job Specifics:
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 - 07:30)
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36
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