Job info

Job Opportunity: Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse - Nights

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

Job Details

Schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (36 hours per week), every other weekend
On-call: None
Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:1 to 1:2

Required Experience

Minimum 2 years of Medical ICU experience (highest required years of experience)
Prior travel nursing experience is preferred, but not required

Required Certifications

BCLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified only
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified only
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
All certifications must be current and AHA-approved (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)

Required Skills and Competencies

Proficient in IV starts
Experience with telemetry monitoring
Competency with ventilators
Proficiency in EPIC documentation system (required)
Ability to manage complex critical care patients with conditions such as:
- Multisystem Organ Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- COVID-19
- Sepsis
- Post-Cardiac Arrest care
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Liver and Renal Failure

Specialized Procedures and Equipment Knowledge

Continuous Glucose Monitoring for hyperglycemia
Externalized IV Pumps for COVID+ patients
Familiarity with:
- NxStage CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
- Alaris IV Pump
- GE Cardiac Monitor
- GE Ventilator
- Boom Lift in each patient room

License Requirement

Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio

Background and Compliance Requirements

7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be completed within 90 days of start)
Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending results allowed)
Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
Immunizations and health documents required:
- Tdap (adult dose)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
- Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
- Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
Completion of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate prior to start and annually thereafter

Competency Exams and Training

Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
Unit-specific competency exams required
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if failed)
NIH Stroke Certification required within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years (specific to certain units)

References and Documentation

Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership role
Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Notes

No on-call responsibilities
Facility uses EPIC electronic health record system exclusively
Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility-specific policies and credentialing requirements prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Medical ICU RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity with a focus on critical care nursing in a high-acuity environment.

Columbus, OH

About

Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.

We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue