Travel Nurse RN - Medical Intensive Care Unit - $2,264 per week in Columbus, OH

This Medical ICU position offers the chance to work with a diverse, critically ill patient population requiring advanced life-support interventions and cutting-edge treatments. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values clinical excellence and provides comprehensive support, including access to clinical trials and specialized procedures like bronchoscopy and endoscopy.

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Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts; shift assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on department needs

Highlights:

• 24-bed Medical ICU specializing in complex, hemodynamically compromised adult and geriatric patients
• Epic EMR required; orientation includes 72 hours of onboarding support
• Advanced procedural environment including mechanical ventilation, CRRT, pulmonary artery catheter placement, chemotherapy administration, and plasmapheresis
• Common diagnoses include oncologic emergencies, ARDS, COPD, GI bleeds, sepsis, and neuromuscular conditions
• Interdisciplinary support with interpretation services and clinical trial opportunities
• First-time travelers welcome; local candidates accepted

Requirements:

• Valid Compact or Ohio RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care experience in Medical ICU (must be actively working in specialty within the last 12 months)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• Epic charting experience required
• Proficiency with ventilator management, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration, CRRT (NxStage machines), arterial line management, and IV starts
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, central line care, blood product administration, and isolation precautions
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references required: at least one from a manager/director or formal supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This Medical ICU position offers the chance to work with a diverse, critically ill patient population requiring advanced life-support interventions and cutting-edge treatments. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values clinical excellence and provides comprehensive support, including access to clinical trials and specialized procedures like bronchoscopy and endoscopy. This role is ideal for experienced critical care nurses seeking a challenging, rewarding environment where they can make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Important Application Information:

• Strict compliance deadline: Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions
• Ohio fingerprinting process must begin immediately upon contract signing; delays may result in start date changes
• Candidates must be responsive and cooperative with credentialing requirements
• Former employees eligible after 6 months away from facility; current employees ineligible for travel positions
• Time off requests must be submitted with application and built into contract
• Parking options available through facility parking services with multiple permit levels ranging from shuttle access to direct garage access

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