Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Neuro ICU
• Shift: Day/Night rotation every 4 weeks (3x12-hour shifts)

  • Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Night shift: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• On-Call: Required
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:1 to 1:2
• Floating: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Proficient in telemetry monitoring
• Experience with ventilator management
• Experience with intracranial pressure monitoring
• Experience using Epic electronic health record system

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation confirmation from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• High school diploma or GED verification (if applicable)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or TB questionnaire in lieu of annual test
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (or documented medical exemption)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series; declination acceptable)
• Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 – 3/31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Annual acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policy
• Completion of Confidential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Reporting Mechanism form
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate (updated annually)
• Annual review and acknowledgment of ethics and compliance policies
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment (annual)

Additional Information

• Parking options available (costs and details subject to change)
• Fingerprinting results must be obtained prior to start; new fingerprinting required if break in service exceeds 90 days or results are older than 1 year
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Candidates may renew BLS and ACLS certifications at the facility if needed

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Neuro ICU RNs interested in travel nursing with a reputable healthcare facility in Ohio.