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

Experienced ICU nurses: bring your critical care expertise to a high-acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers a competitive weekly pay range and the opportunity to care for complex adult patients alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Explore an exciting Columbus, Ohio RN job in a vibrant city known for its university district, diverse dining, cultural attractions, parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) / Critical Care Nursing
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adult patients
• Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 2:1
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Work Setting: On-site hospital position
• Additional Scheduling Note: Floating to other appropriate units within the health system may be required based on patient-care needs.

MICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent ICU or MICU registered nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license, either an active compact license or an Ohio RN license, in hand at submission
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, prioritization, and communication skills
• Proficiency with electronic clinical documentation; Epic experience preferred
• Ability to work night shifts, meet the every-other-weekend requirement, and float when needed
• Two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader

Travel ICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to adults with complex and life-threatening conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, renal or liver failure, multisystem organ failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, post-cardiac-arrest conditions, and acute stroke
• Manage patients receiving mechanical ventilation, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, continuous IV sedation, neuromuscular blockade, and vasoactive or cardiac medication infusions
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, lumbar drains, and intracranial pressure monitoring equipment as appropriate
• Perform and interpret clinical assessments, including dysrhythmia monitoring, 12-lead EKGs, and arterial blood gases
• Support continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) using NxStage equipment and provide care for patients with acute or chronic renal failure
• Administer blood products, emergency medications, IV insulin protocols, and other critical therapies safely
• Assist with chest tube procedures, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgical care, hypothermia protocols, wound VAC management, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Maintain infection prevention and isolation precautions while delivering patient- and family-centered care
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV teams, rapid response teams, radiology, physical therapy, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and take the next step in your critical care RN career.

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.