MICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Experienced critical care nurses can join an adult Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) as a Travel Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. This Ohio travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an RN with recent Medical ICU experience who is confident caring for complex, high-acuity patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary support services. Columbus offers a vibrant, welcoming community with excellent dining, arts, parks, sports, and convenient access to the surrounding region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shift Time: Approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adults
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:1-2
• Charting System: Epic
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract; local candidates may be considered
• Location: Columbus, Ohio

MICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical ICU or adult critical care nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse license in hand; compact or Ohio RN license accepted
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent Epic documentation experience required
• Experience caring for mechanically ventilated patients and managing continuous IV sedation
• Competency with IV starts, telemetry, ventilator management, and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure
• Two professional references required, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing requirements promptly
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
• Willingness to float to other units as needed

Critical Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a Medical Intensive Care Unit setting
• Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patients experiencing respiratory failure, sepsis, post-cardiac arrest complications, diabetic ketoacidosis, liver failure, renal failure, COVID-related illness, and multisystem organ failure
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage advanced respiratory support in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Administer and monitor continuous IV sedation and other high-risk infusions according to established protocols
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage patients with dysrhythmias
• Use equipment such as NxStage CRRT systems, Alaris IV pumps, GE cardiac monitors, and GE ventilators
• Perform continuous glucose monitoring and support specialized care for patients requiring externalized IV pumps
• Document accurately in Epic and communicate changes in condition promptly
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, IV teams, rapid response, physical therapy, social services, and other support disciplines
• Float to other units within the organization when required and contribute to a safe, patient-centered care environment

Apply now to join this adult MICU travel nursing team and take your critical care RN experience to Columbus, Ohio.

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.