Travel RN - Neuro ICU

American Traveler; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU assignment in Columbus, OH. The role requires 2+ years of neuro-focused critical care, NIHSS certification, and an active OH/Compact RN license. You will work 36 hours per week on 3x12-hr rotating shifts, with every other weekend.

Credentialing and fingerprinting are required. Assignment length is 13 weeks, with local and travel pay options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Ohio or Compact) in hand at time of consideration.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA).
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with strong neuro-focused background.
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing services to neurologically complex ICU patients (stroke, craniotomy, TBI).
• Float within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed.
• Care for neuro ICU patients with ventilator management and invasive lines.
• Document and monitor using Epic EMR; coordinate with multidisciplinary team.

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$2,077/wk or $1,892/wk local

Columbus, Ohio

Assignment Overview

Overview

Magnet Hospital

Be First to Apply

Posted 6 days ago

Shift

Rotating, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 19, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

2

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

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Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring 2+ years of neuro-focused critical care experience and NIHSS certification.

Details

• Neuro Intensive Care Unit setting within a hospital
• 36 hours per week with Day/Night rotation on 3x12-hour shifts (7:00-19:00 or 19:30-7:30)
• Every other weekend required, with weekend shifts defined as Friday and Saturday nights
• Shift rotation schedule updates approximately every 4 weeks based on unit needs
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (Ohio or Compact) required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications only)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with strong neuro-focused background preferred
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skills required: IV starts, telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, and intracranial pressure monitoring
• Experience with arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and blood product administration
• Experience managing ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titrating cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management, EVD, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery care, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury care
• Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation/management and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor; charge RN acceptable as second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing services to neurologically complex ICU patients, including stroke, craniotomy, and traumatic brain injury cases
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements urgently upon signing contract, either by traveling to an in-state fingerprinting location or completing a mailed fingerprinting packet
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible for travel assignments
• First-time travelers will be considered but should be prepared for the intensive credentialing and fingerprinting process

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$2,077/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$27,001

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$108,004

Weekly Wages

$684/wk

Regular Hours

$19.00 x 36 hours/wk = $684

Weekly Stipends

$1,393/wk

Lodging

$131.00 x 7 days = $917

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,077/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,892 - $2,077. The $2,077 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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