SICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro ICU in Columbus, OH. 13-week travel nursing job for experienced Neuro ICU RNs providing advanced critical care in a leading hospital (zip code 43210). Experience all that Columbus has to offer: enjoy its vibrant arts and culture scene, renowned food destinations, and abundant parks and recreational opportunities. As Ohio's capital city, Columbus blends urban excitement with friendly neighborhoods, making it an ideal place to live and work during your travel assignment.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210) — Columbus travel nursing, Ohio nursing jobs
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Shift: Day/Night rotation, 3x12-hour shifts per week (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• On-Call: Required
• Patient Ratio: Estimated 1:1–1:2 (neurocritical care, ICU RN)
• Floating: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience (neurocritical care experience required)
• Valid RN license (compact license accepted or Ohio RN license in hand at time of submission)
• BCLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA certifications only)
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Epic EHR experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leadership)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Core Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality neurocritical care to adult patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, seizures, neuromuscular conditions, and post-operative neurosurgery
• Manage IV starts, telemetry, ventilator management, and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring
• Administer emergency medications, titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, and manage continuous IV sedation
• Assist with bedside procedures such as tracheostomy care, PEG management, central and arterial line care, and EVD support
• Monitor and care for patients requiring invasive neuromonitoring (EVD, ICP), mechanical ventilation, and continuous EEG monitoring
• Float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, RT, Radiology, Social Work, Pharmacy)
• Maintain infection prevention practices and isolation precautions consistent with facility policies

How to Apply

Ready to join our Neuro ICU team in Columbus, OH? Apply now with your RN license, current certifications (BCLS/ACLS/NIHSS), and two professional references. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for experienced critical care nurses seeking Neuro ICU assignments in Ohio.

Apply now to be considered for this Travel Registered Nurse (Neuro ICU) position — bring your critical care skills to a top-rated Columbus hospital and advance your travel nursing career.

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