Travel Nurse RN - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit - per week

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: 11/17/2025

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

MICU Registered Nurse Jobs – Locum Tenens Night Shift Opportunity in Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career as a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Registered Nurse in Columbus, OH 43210. This locum tenens RN job offers a rewarding opportunity to provide critical care in a leading Ohio healthcare facility, located in a vibrant university city known for its diverse culture, excellent dining, and beautiful parks. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in Columbus nursing jobs today.

MICU RN Job Details

Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Ohio nursing jobs)

Healthcare Setting: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) – 10 Critical Care Tower

Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 11/17/2025 – End: 2/16/2026)

Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:00)

Total Hours per Week: 36

Estimated Weekly Salary: $1940 - $1990

Patient Ratio: 1:1–2

Orientation: 48 hours

On-call: None

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Floating: May float to other critical care units within the healthcare organization

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent MICU/critical care RN experience

Active Registered Nurse license (compact RN license or Ohio state license required)

Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

Experience with EPIC charting system required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (AHA certifications only)

Proficient in IV starts, telemetry, and ventilator management

Two professional references required (at least one from a supervisor, manager, or formal leader)

Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

MICU RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill adult patients with complex diagnoses, including multisystem organ failure, respiratory failure, COVID, sepsis, post-cardiac arrest, DKA, liver and renal failure

Utilize advanced critical care equipment such as NxStage CRRT, Alaris IV pumps, GE cardiac monitors, and ventilators

Perform and monitor continuous glucose monitoring for hyperglycemia and manage externalized IV pumps for COVID+ patients

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, and pharmacy

Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the EPIC electronic health record system

Float to other critical care units as needed within the healthcare organization

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #416293. 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.

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Benefits

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k retirement plan

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

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