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

Join a high-acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) as a travel ICU Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week, on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for critically ill adult patients with complex medical conditions while collaborating with experienced interdisciplinary professionals. Located in the 43210 area, this Ohio travel nursing job provides convenient access to parks, dining, arts, and the vibrant energy of a major university community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult critical care patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 2:1
• Charting System: Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Additional Scheduling: Floating to other units within the health system may be required based on patient-care needs

MICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience in an ICU or Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) setting
• Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license at the time of submission
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Recent experience with electronic medical record documentation; Epic experience preferred
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and float as needed
• Two professional references, including at least one from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

MICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to adult patients experiencing sepsis, respiratory failure, renal failure, liver failure, multisystem organ dysfunction, diabetic ketoacidosis, COVID-related complications, and post-cardiac-arrest conditions
• Manage mechanically ventilated patients and support patients receiving BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, insulin, sedation, and neuromuscular-blockade infusions according to protocol
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, ports, and other invasive devices
• Provide continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) care using NxStage equipment and support patients with acute or chronic renal failure
• Interpret arterial blood gases, dysrhythmias, and 12-lead EKGs to identify changes in patient condition
• Administer blood products, emergency medications, IV sedation, and other prescribed therapies safely
• Apply hypothermia protocols, neuro and stroke-care interventions, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgical care practices as indicated
• Maintain isolation precautions, infection-prevention standards, wound vacs, and safe suctioning practices
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV teams, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans accurately in Epic

Apply now for this MICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a skilled critical care healthcare 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.