Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Dayton, Ohio Travel Nursing Contract, Night Shift

Experienced Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Dayton, Ohio. Join a fast-paced Neuro Intensive Care Unit and make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill patients with complex neurological and multisystem conditions. This travel RN assignment is ideal for an experienced critical care nurse who is confident managing high-acuity patients, responding to neurological emergencies, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team. Dayton offers a welcoming community, rich aviation and innovation heritage, convenient access to parks and cultural attractions, and easy connections throughout southwestern Ohio.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860-$1,960
• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 18, 2027
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Shifts per Week: Four 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Unit: High-acuity Neuro ICU and surgical/medical ICU overflow
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Floating: Must be comfortable floating to medically appropriate assignments at nearby campuses within the Dayton area
• Time Off: Requested time off must be submitted with the initial application; up to 14 days may be allowed per contract

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Neuro ICU experience, or 2 years of comprehensive stroke center experience with significant Neuro ICU experience
• At least 2 years of professional registered nursing experience
• Active Ohio RN license or compact RN license
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent Epic inpatient charting experience required
• Strong dysrhythmia recognition skills, including the ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Experience caring for high-acuity neurological and critically ill patients
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Willingness to float without restrictions based on patient acuity, census, and clinical competency

Neurocritical Care RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients experiencing ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, seizures, encephalopathy, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other complex neurological disorders
• Monitor and manage patients with respiratory failure, renal or liver failure, pulmonary embolus, endocarditis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Provide care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, continuous sedation, vasoactive drips, cardiac drips, and IV insulin protocols
• Monitor and manage external ventricular drains, intracranial pressure, subdural drains, lumbar drains, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, EEG monitoring, BIS, and Train-of-Four equipment
• Perform or assist with neurological assessments, post-neurosurgical care, stroke interventions, seizure management, and recovery following surgical procedures
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in neurological status, cardiac rhythm, respiratory function, and hemodynamic stability
• Administer blood products, manage acute and chronic renal failure, maintain infection-prevention practices, and provide safe isolation and PPE practices
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, rapid response, IV teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to medically appropriate assignments and support nursing teams across nearby units when required

Apply now for this Neuro ICU travel RN opportunity in Dayton, Ohio, and join a dedicated 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.