Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $2,264 per week in Columbus, OH

Job Opportunity – Neuro ICU Registered Nurse – Ohio

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 36 hours per week; patient ratio 2:1 across all shifts; weekend coverage required (Friday and Saturday nights for night shift; Saturday and Sunday for day shift)

Highlights:

• Advanced neuro critical care environment treating complex patient populations including stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, post-craniotomy, and neuromuscular diseases
• 13-week travel assignment with exposure to advanced neuromonitoring including ICP monitoring, EVD management, and mechanical ventilation
• Epic EMR system utilized; previous Epic experience required
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Rapid Response Teams, and Lift Teams
• Bedside procedures including tracheostomy, PEG tube placement, central line and arterial line insertion, and EVD placement
• Up to two pre-approved time-off requests available; floating to units of equivalent or lower acuity may be required

Requirements:

• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience; previous travel experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications only)
• Proficiency in IV starts, telemetry, ventilator management, and intracranial pressure monitoring
• Epic charting system experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership role)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required; Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your critical care expertise in a high-acuity neuro ICU setting with a diverse and challenging patient population. You'll work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge neurological care, while gaining valuable experience with advanced monitoring technologies and complex post-surgical management. This is an ideal assignment for experienced travel nurses seeking professional growth in a fast-paced academic medical environment.

Additional Information:

• Strict compliance deadline: Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions
• Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed immediately upon contract signing; candidates must be responsive and cooperative with credentialing to avoid delays
• Candidates within driving distance of Ohio must travel to an in-state fingerprinting location as soon as possible after booking
• Parking options available with monthly and annual permit structures
• Former employees eligible after 6+ months away from the organization; current employees ineligible for travel assignments