```htmlJob Opportunity – Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Registered Nurse – Ohio
Start Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts or nights only; shift assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on department needs; 2:1 patient ratio; weekend coverage variable based on unit needs
Highlights:
- 24-bed Medical ICU caring for hemodynamically compromised adults and geriatric patients
- Complex case mix including oncologic emergencies, COPD, ARDS, sepsis, GI bleeds, and pulmonary hypertension
- Advanced treatments: mechanical ventilation, CRRT (NxStage machines), pulmonary artery catheter placement, chemotherapy administration, and plasmapheresis
- Epic electronic health record system; 72 hours of orientation provided
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Specialized equipment experience: Cortrak NG/Dobhoff placement, Alaris IV pumps, and GE monitors
Requirements:
- Current RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
- Minimum 2 years of recent MICU or critical care experience required
- Current acute care experience (must be actively working in specialty within the last 12 months)
- Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required
- Epic charting system experience required
- Proficiency in ventilator management, IV starts, arterial line management, central line care, vasoactive drip titration, CRRT, and blood product administration
- Education from ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- 2 professional references required (at least one from manager/director or formal leadership)
- Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process immediately upon contract signing
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Medical ICU position offers the chance to work with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team caring for critically ill patients with complex, multi-system conditions. You'll gain extensive experience with advanced critical care procedures and cutting-edge treatments while supported by comprehensive clinical resources including respiratory therapy, IV teams, and pharmacy services. This role is ideal for experienced critical care nurses seeking to advance their skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with robust clinical support.
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