RN - MICU
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - MICU

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) with adult and geriatric patients.
• Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts; schedule may include days, nights, or a combination based on staffing needs. Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but not guaranteed.
• Patient diagnoses commonly include oncologic emergencies, COPD, pneumonia, ARDS, GI bleed, neuromuscular disease, drug overdose, pulmonary hypertension, autoimmune disorders, sepsis, and complications from oncologic treatments.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), with MICU experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio required.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be completed within 1 year of start).
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start.
• Required health documents including:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Immunizations and/or titers for MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year or TB questionnaire
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season
• Annual completion of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training and compliance policies.
• Completion of unit-specific competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency (EKG exam must be updated annually).

Additional Requirements

• Must provide 2 professional references, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership role.
• Completion of skills checklist and employment application required prior to start.
• Adherence to dress code and hand hygiene policies.
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual.

Patient Population

• Adults and geriatrics with critical illnesses requiring intensive monitoring and advanced interventions.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity ICU environment with diverse and complex patient needs, requiring strong critical care nursing skills and certifications.