Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Cleveland, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Cleveland, OH — 13-week Neurosurgical ICU travel nursing assignment in University Circle (44106).

Join a dynamic Neurosurgical ICU team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN / Neuro ICU nurse) in Cleveland, OH. Provide high-acuity, evidence-based critical care to neurosurgical and neurocritical patients in a 19-bed Neurosurgical ICU specializing in acute stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), seizures, and complex post-surgical care. Enjoy living in Cleveland’s vibrant University Circle neighborhood while advancing your travel nursing career.

Job Details

• Position: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN, Neurosurgical ICU / Neuro ICU)
• Location: Cleveland, OH — University Circle (44106)
• Unit: 19-bed Neurosurgical ICU (neurocritical care)
• Patient Assignment Ratio: 2-3 patients per nurse
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 5, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (any)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Employment Type: Travel, W2 (travel nursing)
• Floating: May be required to float to other ICUs or step-down units as needed

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• RN Critical Care certification required (CCRN or equivalent preferred)
• ICU experience required; Neuro ICU / neurocritical care experience preferred
• Ability to float to other ICUs or step-down units as needed (flexible critical care nurse)
• Successful completion of onboarding requirements: health screenings, background checks, competency exams
• Up-to-date immunizations (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, Influenza, TB/PPD/IGRA)
• Driver's License or State ID
• Completion of skills checklist and submission packet

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, evidence-based critical care nursing to neurosurgical and neurocritical patients (acute stroke, SAH, seizures, post-op)
• Perform frequent neurological assessments and monitor for changes in patient status
• Manage invasive intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Coordinate and support routine CT, MRI, and angiography procedures for neuro patients
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (neurosurgery, neurology, radiology, respiratory therapy) to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to other ICU or step-down units as required; provide cross-unit critical care support
• Manage a patient assignment ratio of 2-3:1, ensuring safe and effective care for each patient

Why join this Cleveland travel nursing opportunity? Advance your neurocritical care experience in a high-acuity Neurosurgical ICU, work with a collaborative team, and enjoy the cultural and lifestyle benefits of University Circle. This role is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking travel nursing and neuro ICU jobs in Ohio.

Apply now to join our Neurosurgical ICU team and make a difference in the lives of critically ill patients. Cleveland travel nursing jobs like this fill quickly — submit your application today!

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