Travel MICU Registered Nurse

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

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/24/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

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

Details\n

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• Work in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) of an academic medical center hospital
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• Patient population includes complex multisystem cases such as multisystem organ failure, respiratory failure, sepsis, post-cardiac arrest, DKA, liver failure, renal failure, and COVID-19
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• Patient ratios of 1:1–2
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• Schedule is 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours/week), with both day (7:00–19:00) and night (19:30–7:30) shifts available
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• No on-call responsibilities
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• Specialized procedures include continuous glucose monitoring for hyperglycemia and use of externalized IV pumps for COVID+ patients
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• Equipment used includes NxStage CRRT, Alaris IV pumps, GE cardiac monitors, GE ventilators, and boom lifts in patient rooms
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• Epic EMR is used; experience is required
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Requirements\n

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• Active OH or compact RN license required
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• Required certifications (AHA only): BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
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• Minimum 2 years of Medical ICU experience required
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• Epic EMR experience required
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• Proficiency with IV starts, telemetry, and ventilator management required
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• 2 professional references required: at least 1 must be from a Manager, Director, or Supervisor; a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; co-worker references are not accepted
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Additional Information\n

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• Previous travel nursing experience is preferred
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• Local candidates are accepted
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• Former employees of the facility are eligible after a minimum 6-month separation
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• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application and is limited to 7 days or less for the contract period
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• Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly after accepting the position; candidates outside Ohio will need to travel to an in-state fingerprinting location or complete a mailed fingerprinting packet upon receipt
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American Traveler Job ID #P-726728. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Medical ICU

About American Traveler\n \n