Travel RN - Neuro ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for Neuro ICU night shifts in Ohio. Candidates must have 2+ years in Neuro ICU and prior travel nursing experience.

Active OH or compact RN license, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS are required, with ACEN/CCNE accredited nursing education. Responsibilities include critical care management, use of Epic EMR, and ensuring patient safety across neuro-critical cases.

Qualifications

• Active OH license in hand at consideration.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years Neuro ICU experience.
• Prior travel nursing experience required.
• ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing in Neuro ICU; stroke, TBI, post-neurosurgical cases.
• Night shift 3x12 hours (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), 36 hours/week.
• Float within units of equal or lower acuity as needed.
• Utilize Epic EMR and telemetry equipment.
• Manage ventilators and intracranial pressure monitoring.
• Support first-time travelers and locals; RTO rules apply.
• Complete Ohio fingerprinting upon contract signing.

Skills

IV starts

arterial line management

central line care

PICC line management

blood product administration

ventilator management

BiPAP/CPAP management

ETT/NT suctioning

sedation titration

stroke management

EKG interpretation

IV insulin protocols

Education

ACEN/CCNE accredited program

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU night shift position requiring 2+ years of neuro ICU experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications only)
• Minimum 2 years of experience, with strong Neuro ICU background
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skills required: IV starts, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP management, ETT/NT suctioning, continuous IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, CVA/acute stroke management, EVD and ICP monitoring, lumbar drain care, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery management, spinal cord injury and TBI care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition, and IV insulin protocols
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a manager, director, or supervisor; a Charge RN is acceptable for the second reference; coworker references are not accepted

Responsibilities

• Neuro Intensive Care Unit setting within a hospital
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
• Weekend shifts considered are Friday and Saturday nights
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Uses Epic EMR
• Utilizes ventilators, intracranial pressure monitoring, and telemetry equipment
• Provide critical care nursing to neuro ICU patients including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and post-neurosurgical cases
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• First-time travelers will be screened prior to consideration
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• RTO must be submitted with initial contract and limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements promptly upon contract signing
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible to work as travelers at any Ohio State University hospital location

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs