Planet Healthcare 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: 12/01/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Jobs – Night Shift – Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding Travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) in Columbus, Ohio (43210). Join a leading healthcare team in one of Ohio's top hospitals, providing critical care to adult patients in a vibrant city known for its arts, culture, and welcoming communities. Discover why Columbus is a top destination for healthcare professionals seeking travel nursing jobs in Ohio.

MICU Registered Nurse Job Details

Position: Travel MICU Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Ohio nursing jobs)
Unit: 11 Critical Care Tower, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 12/1/2025 – End: 3/2/2026)
Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30); every other weekend required
Hours per Week: 36
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1940 – $1990
Patient Ratios: 1:1–2
Orientation: 48 hours

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent Medical ICU (MICU) nursing experience
EPIC electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact RN license or Ohio state license)
Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (AHA certifications only)
Proficient IV start skills and telemetry experience
Competency with ventilators and advanced medical equipment
Two professional references (one from a manager, director, or supervisor)
Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

MICU Nurse Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, compassionate critical care to adult patients with complex conditions (multisystem organ failure, respiratory failure, sepsis, post-cardiac arrest, DKA, liver and renal failure, COVID-19)
Operate advanced medical equipment: NxStage CRRT, Alaris IV pumps, GE cardiac monitors, ventilators, and boom lifts
Manage special procedures: continuous glucose monitoring for hyperglycemia, externalized IV pumps for COVID-positive patients
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV team, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response)
Float to other hospital units within the healthcare organization as needed
Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC electronic health records (EHR)
Follow infection prevention protocols and isolation precautions
Participate in self-scheduling and work every other weekend

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. Make a difference in critical care and explore exciting nursing opportunities in the heart of Ohio!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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: MICU

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

Our Methodology

Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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Benefits

Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
401k retirement plan
Weekly pay
Referral bonus

Travel Nurse RN - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit - $2,115 per week

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