Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $2,251 per week in Columbus, OH

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Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 36 hours per week; Day/Night rotation changing approximately every 4 weeks based on unit needs; Every other weekend required (weekend nights defined as Friday and Saturday nights for night shift; Saturday and Sunday for day shift); 2:1 patient ratios

Highlights:

• Specialized neuro critical care unit treating patients with strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhages, seizures, neuromuscular diseases, meningitis, and post-operative neurosurgery cases
• Advanced bedside procedures including tracheostomy, PEG tube placement, central and arterial line insertion, and EVD placement
• Epic EMR system utilized; prior Epic experience required
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including PT, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and lift teams
• Rotation schedule between day and night shifts approximately every 4 weeks to provide work-life balance
• Two pre-approved time off periods available during assignment

Requirements:

• Valid RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (American Heart Association certifications only)
• Required skills: IV start and maintenance, telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management, ventilator management, intracranial pressure monitoring, arterial line management, central line care, external ventricular drains, continuous IV sedation, vasoactive drip titration
• Epic charting system experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Nursing education from ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• Willingness to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Two professional references required (at least one from manager/director or formal leadership role)
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon contract signing
• COVID-19 vaccine not required; Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity neuro critical care environment with a complex and diverse patient population requiring advanced nursing skills and clinical judgment. You'll care for patients with critical neurological conditions using cutting-edge technology including invasive neuromonitoring, EEG monitoring, and advanced ventilator management. The comprehensive interdisciplinary team approach ensures excellent patient outcomes while providing robust support for nursing staff in delivering exceptional care.

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