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 (EHR): Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU nursing experience, with Neuro ICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Proficient in ventilator management
• Skilled in intracranial pressure monitoring
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background and Compliance 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
• Verification of nursing education from an accredited program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 – 3/31)
• References: 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start, updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)

Facility-Specific Policies and Training

• Annual acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse reporting form and training certificate required (updated annually)
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually

Additional Notes

• Parking permits available for purchase (cost and options vary)
• Fingerprinting results must be completed and approved 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 must complete all required documentation and certifications prior to or shortly after start date as specified

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