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

Apply your Neuro ICU RN expertise to a high-acuity travel nursing job caring for critically ill adults in Dayton, Ohio. This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to support patients with complex neurological and multisystem conditions while working alongside an interdisciplinary critical care team. Dayton combines a welcoming community with convenient access to arts, outdoor recreation, dining, and major Midwest destinations.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860-$1,960
• Nursing Specialty: Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU)
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Schedule: Night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.; 36 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and at least every other holiday
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Charting: Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
• Floating: Flexibility to float to medically appropriate assignments across nearby hospital campuses and units based on patient census and skill set

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, including 2 years of Neuro ICU experience or experience in a comprehensive stroke center with neuro critical care exposure
• Active Ohio RN license or compact RN license eligible for practice in Ohio
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias
• Recent Epic inpatient charting experience
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, and clinical judgment skills in a high-acuity ICU environment
• Willingness to float and care for patients outside the primary specialty when assignments are clinically appropriate

Neuro ICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care to patients experiencing ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, seizures, encephalopathy, neuromuscular disorders, brain and spinal tumors, respiratory failure, renal failure, and other complex conditions
• Manage patients requiring ventilator support, continuous IV sedation, vasoactive and cardiac drips, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and insulin protocols
• Monitor and care for patients with external ventricular drains, intracranial pressure monitoring, subdural or spinal drains, arterial lines, EEG monitoring, and other advanced critical care equipment
• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments, identify changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Provide post-neurosurgical and post-procedural care, including recovery following endoscopy, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, G-tube placement, and other bedside procedures
• Administer medications and blood products, manage central and PICC lines, maintain infection-prevention standards, and interpret arterial blood gases
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic

Apply now for this Neuro ICU travel nurse 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.