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Registered Nurse – MICU (Columbus, Ohio)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: Night shifts, 12 hours (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend required
Floating: May be required to float to other units based on need
Patient Population: Adults
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 2:1

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Ohio
Minimum 1 year of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) experience within the last year
Certifications:
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
Education: Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

Ventilator management
Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
IV sedation and neuromuscular blockade
Management of arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines
Blood product administration
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Dysrhythmia interpretation and 12-lead EKGs
Hypothermia protocol, stroke and neuro care
BiPAP/CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
Wound vacs
Isolation precautions and infection prevention

Equipment Used

NxStage CRRT
Alaris IV pumps
GE cardiac monitors and ventilators
Patient room lifts
Externalized IV pumps for COVID-positive patients

Support Services Available

IV team
Respiratory therapy
Physical therapy
Pharmacy
Radiology
Social services
Rapid response team
Transportation
Unit secretary
Interpretation services
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Anesthesiology and CRNA support

Additional Information

Parking Options: Multiple permit options available with varying costs and shuttle services (details provided onsite)
Dress Code and Hand Hygiene Policy: Must be reviewed and signed prior to start
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training: Required prior to start and annually thereafter
Ethics and Compliance Policies: Must be reviewed and acknowledged annually for new contracts
Employment Application and Skills Checklist: Required prior to start

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) working night shifts in Columbus, Ohio. The role requires ICU/MICU experience, specific certifications, and compliance with extensive background, health, and competency requirements. The position involves complex critical care nursing responsibilities with a focus on adult patients and requires flexibility to float to other units as needed.

Facility

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
962 beds

ADDRESS410 West Tenth AvenueColumbus, OH 43210

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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.

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