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:
  
  11/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical ICU position requiring Epic proficiency and a minimum of 2 years of MICU experience.

• Medical Intensive Care Unit setting
• Patient ratios of approximately 1:1-2
• Rotating 3x12-hour shifts (Day 7:00-19:30 or Night 19:00-7:30), rotating every 4 weeks between days and nights
• 36 hours per week
• Epic EMR required
• Cares for patients with multisystem organ failure, respiratory failure, COVID, sepsis, post-cardiac arrest, DKA, liver failure, and renal failure
• Utilizes continuous glucose monitoring for hyperglycemia and externalized IV pumps for COVID+ patients
• Works with NxStage CRRT, Alaris IV pumps, GE cardiac monitors, GE ventilators, and in-room boom lifts

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of Medical ICU experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA certifications only)
• Epic charting experience required
• Proficient in IV starts
• Experience with telemetry and ventilator management required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and continuous IV sedation
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role; a Charge RN may serve as the second reference; coworker references not accepted

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill medical ICU patients with complex, multisystem conditions
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible for traveler positions
• RTO must be submitted with the application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing the contract; those outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to a fingerprinting location, while those farther away will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this role

American Traveler Job  #P-772996. 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.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

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.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.