Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position 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: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• Skills in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and intracranial pressure monitoring
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience preferred but not required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation confirmation from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• Completion of Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism Form
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Annual review and acknowledgment of Ethics and Compliance policies
• 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 chest x-ray if positive
• TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test renewal
• Adult Tdap vaccination (after age 11/12) required
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (signed declination acceptable)
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); decliners must wear a mask
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Information

• Parking permits available for purchase (costs and options subject to change)
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific Ohio codes and within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if break in service exceeds 90 days
• Dysrhythmia/EKG exam remediation process available for candidates who do not pass on first attempt
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized Neuro ICU setting with a supportive team and advanced technology. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements prior to start.