American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Neuro ICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU travel assignment in Ohio, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Neuro ICU experience and AHA-certified BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Details
- Acute care hospital Neuro ICU setting
- Weekend night shift schedule: Friday and Saturday nights, every other week (rotation every 4 weeks)
- Night shift hours: 19:00–07:30 (3x12-hour shifts)
- Estimated patient ratio of 1:1–2
- Required skills include IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring
- Epic EMR used; experience preferred
- Floating required within units of equivalent or lower acuity
- Block scheduling and paired traveler scheduling are not available for this position
- Final schedule details will be clarified by the manager during the interview
Requirements
- Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
- Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience required
- Proficiency with IV starts, telemetry, ventilators, and intracranial pressure monitoring
- 2 professional references required: at least 1 must be from a Manager, Director, or formal leadership role (e.g., Supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as a second reference; coworker references are not accepted
Additional Information
- Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as traveling candidates
- Former facility employees are eligible for a travel assignment after a minimum 6-month separation from the facility
- All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted prior to or at the time of consideration and built into the contract; RTO is limited to 7 days or fewer for the contract duration
- Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly after accepting an assignment; candidates outside Ohio may need to travel to an in-state fingerprinting location or will be mailed a fingerprinting packet to complete urgently
- Multiple parking permit options are available for purchase near the medical center, including garage and surface lot access with shuttle service
American Traveler Job ID #P-733017. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neuro ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.