Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Dayton, Ohio
Miami Valley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU

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

Job Description

• Fast-paced Neuro ICU treating neurological diseases and disorders such as seizures and strokes.
• Work in a comprehensive stroke center environment.
• May also care for overflow ICU patients from Medical Surgical ICU and Heart and Vascular ICU.
• Floating required: may be assigned to other specialty clusters or units within approximately 15 miles radius.
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays.
• EPIC experience required.
• Must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio (must obtain before contract start; license not required at application).
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience, including experience within the last year.
• Minimum 2 years of comprehensive stroke center experience.
• Minimum 2 years of overall nursing experience as an RN.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
  • Tech Cert Verification - National.
  • State License 1 Verification.
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP).
• Stroke experience.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work every other weekend and holidays.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, national sex offender registry, and others as required.
• Drug screening within 12 months prior to start, including marijuana panel (medical marijuana use not accepted).
• Physical exam within 2 years indicating fitness for duty.
• Immunizations and health documents required (e.g., TB test, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccination or approved exemption).
• Competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency within 1 year or completed shortly after contract signing.
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years, including at least one manager/supervisor or charge nurse.
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year.
• Must complete medical questionnaire for respiratory protection and annual health questionnaire.
• Must be willing to comply with facility-specific policies and procedures.

Work Environment

• ICU setting with neurological focus.
• May float to other ICU or specialty units as assigned.
• Comprehensive stroke center with high acuity patients.
• Collaborative team environment requiring flexibility and adaptability.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• License must be obtained before contract start but not required at time of application.
• The facility reserves the right to cancel shifts or contracts with notice.
• Travelers are not eligible for employee incentives.

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs seeking a travel contract in a dynamic, high-acuity neurological critical care environment.