Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro ICU Night Shift | Columbus, Ohio

Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment as a Neuro ICU Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio, earning an estimated $1,940-$2,040 per week. This opportunity is ideal for a confident critical care clinician with at least 2 years of recent Neuro ICU experience who is passionate about caring for adults with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. Columbus offers a vibrant university-area atmosphere, diverse cultural attractions, welcoming neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and convenient access to city amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Specialty: Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, through February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Times: Approximately 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Required; Friday and Saturday nights are considered weekend shifts
• Patient Population: Adults
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Floating: Required to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Openings: 2

Neuro ICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Neuro ICU or comparable critical care nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Valid compact or Ohio Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Current NIHSS certification through the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Strong experience with ventilator management, telemetry, IV initiation, and intracranial pressure monitoring
• Ability to provide two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Current influenza vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Neuro ICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to adults with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhages, seizures, neuromuscular disorders, meningitis, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries
• Care for patients recovering from craniotomies, spinal surgeries, cerebrovascular procedures, and other complex neurosurgical interventions
• Monitor and manage patients requiring external ventricular drains, intracranial pressure monitoring, EEG monitoring, and mechanical ventilation
• Assess neurological status and promptly identify changes requiring intervention
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, lumbar drains, ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy
• Administer and titrate cardiac, vasoactive, sedation, insulin, and emergency medication infusions according to established protocols
• Interpret dysrhythmias, obtain 12-lead EKGs, administer blood products, and support procedural sedation as needed
• Perform IV starts, phlebotomy, suctioning, infection prevention, isolation precautions, and other essential critical care interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float safely to designated units of equivalent or lower acuity while maintaining high standards of patient care and documentation

Apply now for this Neuro ICU travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and bring your critical care expertise to a dedicated healthcare 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.