Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  Neuro ICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Neuro ICU RN with 2+ years of neuro critical care experience and NIHSS certification for a night shift assignment at a teaching hospital.

• Neuro Intensive Care Unit setting within a teaching hospital
• 36 hours per week, night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30)
• Weekend shifts considered Friday and Saturday nights only
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Uses Epic EMR
• Performs IV starts, telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, and intracranial pressure monitoring

• Active RN license, Ohio state or compact license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications only)
• Minimum 2 years of experience with strong Neuro ICU background
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Skills required include arterial line management, central line care, EVD management, ICP monitoring, care of ventilated patients, and management of CVA/acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, and post-craniotomy patients
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; a Charge RN may serve as the second reference; coworker references not accepted

• Provide critical care nursing to neurosurgical and neurological ICU patients, including stroke, TBI, and spinal cord injury cases
• Trauma Level I and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting as soon as the contract is signed due to strict credentialing timelines
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignments only after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible for traveler positions
• RTO must be requested at time of consideration and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• First-time travelers will be considered but require additional screening

American Traveler Job  #P-709162. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Neuro ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.