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

• 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
• 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)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Skills and experience with:

  • Ventilator management
  • Intracranial pressure monitoring
  • 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
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Required health immunizations and documentation:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire in lieu of annual TB test
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%, max 3 attempts)
• NIH Stroke certification required within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years (3.0 CE hours minimum)

Documentation and Other Requirements

• Employment application including education details
• Skills checklist
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Pending background check attestation if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Proof of fingerprint completion required for subcontractors

Additional Notes

• Parking permits available for purchase (cost and options subject to change)
• Final schedule and rotation details subject to unit needs and manager confirmation during interview

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity with a reputable medical center in Ohio.