Travel ICU RN - $2,177 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse – 13-Week Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Join a high-acuity adult Neuro ICU as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbus, Ohio, and make a meaningful impact caring for patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. This 13-week, on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work alongside an interdisciplinary care team while developing expertise in advanced neurocritical care.

Located in the 43210 area, Columbus is a vibrant and welcoming city known for its strong healthcare and educational community, diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, cultural attractions, and convenient access to parks and outdoor activities. This Columbus, Ohio travel nursing job is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Neuro ICU RN seeking a challenging critical care assignment.

Travel RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week Neuro ICU travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Location: Columbus, Ohio, 43210
• Healthcare Setting: Adult Neuro Intensive Care Unit
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Options: Days, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., or nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2 on days, nights, and weekends
• Weekend Coverage: Required; weekend definitions vary by shift
• Floating: Required to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Neuro ICU or comparable critical care nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active RN license in hand at the time of submission; compact or applicable state licensure accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Experience with Epic electronic health records
• Proficiency with ventilator management, telemetry, IV starts, central and arterial line management, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with intracranial pressure monitoring, external ventricular drains, EEG monitoring, and care of mechanically ventilated patients
• Ability to provide two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Willingness to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting promptly before the assignment start date

Neurocritical Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhages, seizures, meningitis, neuromuscular disorders, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and post-operative neurosurgical conditions
• Care for patients following craniotomies, spinal procedures, cerebrovascular surgery, and other complex neurosurgical interventions
• Monitor and manage patients requiring EVDs, ICP monitoring, invasive neuromonitoring, mechanical ventilation, and continuous EEG observation
• Assess neurological status, recognize changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns to the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, sedation, insulin protocols, and vasoactive or cardiac infusions according to clinical standards
• Perform and support bedside procedures, including central and arterial line care, tracheostomy care, PEG care, suctioning, and maintenance of specialized equipment
• Interpret cardiac rhythms, obtain 12-lead ECGs, maintain vascular access, and deliver evidence-based critical care
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
• Float safely to designated units of equivalent or lower acuity while maintaining high standards of patient care and professionalism

Apply now for this Neuro ICU RN travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a dedicated healthcare team providing advanced care to adult neurocritical care patients.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #527647. 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: ICU

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