Neuro ICU RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring 2+ years of strong neuro experience and an active compact or Ohio RN license.

Details

• Work in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit of a hospital setting
• Care for patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhages, seizures, neuromuscular diseases such as myasthenia gravis and Guillain-Barré syndrome, meningitis, and post-operative neurosurgery patients
• Involves bedside procedures such as tracheostomy, PEG, central line and arterial line placement, and EVD placement
• Day shift (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:30) or night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30) available
• Every other weekend required; day shift weekends are Saturday/Sunday, night shift weekends are Friday/Saturday
• Floating to other units within the organization required as needed

Requirements

• Active compact or Ohio RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with strong neuro background required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Travel RN experience required; first-time travelers will be screened
• Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition, IV insulin protocols, port access/management, arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Skilled in CVA/acute stroke management, EVD and ICP monitoring, lumbar drain care, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery management, spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury care
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and ETT/NT suctioning
• Proficiency with continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, procedural sedation monitoring, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role; Charge RN acceptable as second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to neurologically complex and post-surgical patients in an intensive care setting
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Must complete Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting promptly upon accepting an offer, including lifetime background checks
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignments only after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for travel assignments
• Requested time off must be submitted and built into the contract prior to start, limited to 7 days or less
• First-time travelers will be considered but are subject to additional screening