Travel MICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU
- Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  MICU
  - Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical ICU position requiring 2 years of current critical care experience and an active Ohio compact license in hand.

• Medical ICU setting within a cancer hospital treating adult and geriatric patients
• Common diagnoses include oncologic emergencies, COPD, pneumonia, ARDS, GI bleed, neuromuscular disease, drug overdose, oncologic treatment complications, pulmonary hypertension, autoimmune disorders, and sepsis
• Common treatments include mechanical ventilation, pulmonary artery catheter placement, CRRT, arterial pressure monitoring, cardiac monitoring, chest tubes, central venous catheters, chemotherapy administration, clinical trials, and plasmapheresis
• Patients frequently require bronchoscopy or endoscopy for underlying pulmonary and GI conditions
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• 13-week assignment on a rotating Day/Night 12-hour shift schedule, reviewed every 4-week scheduling period
• Night shift option available, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:30
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care experience in the MICU specialty, working consistently within the last 12 months
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skills required include IV therapy, accessing/managing ports, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory skills required include BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation administration/monitoring, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Experience managing acute/chronic renal failure and IV insulin protocols required
• Cardiac monitoring skills required including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure required
• Infection prevention and isolation precaution/PPE knowledge required
• Phlebotomy skills required
• External ventricular drain (EVD) management preferred
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor and the second acceptable from a Charge RN; no coworker references accepted

• Provide critical care nursing to hemodynamically compromised adult and geriatric MICU patients with complex medical needs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location
• RTO must be submitted with the contract and built in, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing the contract due to strict credentialing timelines

American Traveler Job  #P-740765. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Medical ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

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American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

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