Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,251 per week in Columbus, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Columbus, OH
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,251 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/5/2026

About the Position

Job Opportunity – Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Registered Nurse – Columbus, Ohio

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts (Day/Night rotating or Nights only); 2:1 patient ratio; 72-hour orientation; Rotating shift assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on departmental needs

Highlights

• 24-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit specializing in complex, hemodynamically compromised adult and geriatric patients
• Advanced critical care experience with mechanical ventilation, CRRT (NxStage machines), pulmonary artery catheter management, and continuous IV sedation
• EPIC charting system required; experience with Alaris IV pumps, GE monitors, and Cortrak NG/Dobhoff placement
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and physical therapy
• Common diagnoses include ARDS, COPD, sepsis, oncologic emergencies, GI bleed, and drug overdose
• Contract length variable; two pre-approved time-off periods available

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of current acute care experience in MICU or similar specialty (must be actively working in specialty within the last 12 months)
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license in hand at time of submission)
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• EPIC charting experience required
• Proficiency with ventilator management, IV starts, arterial line management, central line care, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration
• Experience with blood product administration, isolation precautions, ABG interpretation, and dysrhythmia management
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required (at least one from manager/director or formal supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference)
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon contract signing
• Must not be a current employee of the health system; former employees eligible after 6 months separation

Why It's a Great Opportunity

This MICU position offers experienced critical care nurses the opportunity to work with a highly complex patient population utilizing cutting-edge treatments including clinical trials, plasmapheresis, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring. You'll collaborate with a robust interdisciplinary team in a high-acuity environment where your critical thinking and advanced nursing skills will directly impact patient outcomes. The 24-bed unit provides excellent case variety with state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive support services, making it an ideal assignment for travel nurses seeking to advance their critical care expertise.

Additional Information

Compliance: Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date. Ohio fingerprinting must be completed immediately upon contract signing. Candidates unresponsive to credentialing requirements are at risk of assignment cancellation or delay.

Parking: Multiple parking permit options available for purchase through the campus parking system, ranging from shuttle-accessible lots to on-site garage access. Monthly and annual options available with costs ranging from approximately $196 to $749 depending on location and access level.

Vaccination Requirements: Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• General ICU
• General ICU RN
• ICU