Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse - Nights

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

Schedule

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours total)
• Every other weekend
• No on-call required

Patient Ratios

• Estimated 1:1 to 1:2

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification
• Experience with telemetry monitoring
• Competency with ventilators
• Proficiency with EPIC documentation system
• Specialized clinical experience with:

  • Multisystem organ failure
  • Respiratory failure
  • COVID-19 patient care
  • Sepsis
  • Post-cardiac arrest care
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Liver failure
  • Renal failure

Prior Travel Experience

• Preferred but not required

Required Certifications

• All certifications must be current and AHA-approved

Required Skills

• Proficient in IV starts

Specialized Clinical Experience

• (Covered above in Requirements/Qualifications)

Special Procedures / Equipment Knowledge

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

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, THC, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination accepted)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (exceptions apply)

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application required, including education verification
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Parking options available for travelers (details not included here)
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an experienced Medical ICU Registered Nurse working night shifts in Columbus, Ohio. The role requires strong critical care skills, proficiency with EPIC, and experience managing complex ICU patients with multisystem organ failure and respiratory support. Candidates must meet rigorous background, licensing, certification, and health requirements. Prior travel nursing experience is preferred but not mandatory.