Travel MICU RN - $2,077 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/05/2026 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: Oct 5, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical ICU position requiring 2 years of current critical care experience and prior travel assignment history. Details MICU setting caring for 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 Manages hemodynamically compromised patients requiring mechanical ventilation, pulmonary artery catheter placement, CRRT, arterial pressure monitoring, cardiac monitoring, chest tubes, central venous catheters, chemotherapy administration, complex medication regimens, clinical trials, and plasmapheresis Patients may require bronchoscopy or endoscopy for underlying pulmonary and gastrointestinal conditions 13-week assignment on night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:30 Rotating D/N schedule possible, with shift assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on department needs 1:2 patient ratio Uses Epic for computerized charting Requirements Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years of current acute care experience in the MICU specialty, consistently within the last 12 months Prior travel nursing experience required Epic charting experience required Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program Skills required include IV starts, ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, BiPAP/CPAP management, ABG interpretation, suctioning, continuous IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and IV insulin protocols Experience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure required Two professional references required, with at least one from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role and the second from a Charge RN; coworker references not accepted Additional Information Provide critical care nursing to hemodynamically compromised adult and geriatric ICU patients Perform advanced respiratory, renal, neurological, and medication management interventions as part of daily care First-time travelers will not be considered for this position Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible for travel positions Local candidates are accepted at the same rate RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements urgently after signing the contract, either by traveling to an in-state location or completing a mailed fingerprinting packet American Traveler Job ID 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 About American Traveler 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.