ICU Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Explore a high-acuity Neuro ICU travel nurse job in Columbus, OH, where your critical care nursing expertise will make a meaningful impact every shift. This 13-week contract offers the opportunity to provide expert care for adult neuroscience and neurosurgical patients in a fast-paced Neuro Intensive Care Unit. Located in the vibrant 43210 area, you’ll be close to a thriving medical and academic community, with easy access to city amenities, dining, parks, and cultural attractions.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse – Travel RN
• Specialty: Neuro ICU / Neurocritical Care
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3×12-hour schedule (19:00 – 07:30)
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
• Patient Population: Adults
• Setting: Neuro Intensive Care Unit
• Floating: Required within equivalent or lower-acuity units as needed
• Weekend Coverage: Required, with weekend nights defined as Friday and Saturday
• Experience Required: 2 years of Neuro ICU experience

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• 2 years of Neuro ICU or critical care nursing experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience with Epic preferred
• Strong skills in telemetry, ventilator care, ICP monitoring, and IV starts
• Experience caring for patients with invasive neuromonitoring equipment
• Ability to manage complex neurological and post-operative neurosurgical patients
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to adult Neuro ICU patients with stroke, seizure, traumatic brain injury, and neurosurgical diagnoses
• Monitor and manage patients requiring ventilators, EVDs, ICP monitoring, and EEG support
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips according to patient needs
• Perform frequent neurological assessments and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Support bedside procedures including tracheostomy, PEG, central line, and arterial line care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, coordinated, high-quality patient care
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit protocols for critical care management
• Float to other units within the organization as required based on staffing needs
• Adapt to a self-scheduling environment while meeting weekend and holiday expectations

Apply now to join this rewarding Columbus, Ohio travel RN opportunity and bring your Neuro ICU expertise to a leading critical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.