Travel Neuro ICU RN

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:
  
  11/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring NIHSS certification and prior travel nursing experience.

• Neuro Intensive Care Unit setting within a hospital
• 36 hours per week with 3x12 hour shifts
• Day shift (7:00-19:30) or Night shift (19:00-7:30) options
• Weekend shifts defined as Friday and Saturday nights
• Floating required within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of experience with strong Neuro background required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skills required include IV starts, telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, and intracranial pressure monitoring
• Experience with arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and blood product administration
• Experience managing EVDs, lumbar drains, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery patients
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and traumatic brain injury care
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and administering continuous IV sedation
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor and the second from a charge RN; coworker references not accepted

• Provide critical care nursing to neurologically complex and critically ill patients in the ICU
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I environment
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements promptly after signing contract
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible to be hired as travelers at any Ohio State University hospital location
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• RTO must be submitted and built into contract, limited to 7 days or less

American Traveler Job  #P-769651. 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.