```htmlJob Opportunity – Neuro ICU Registered Nurse – Ohio
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 36 hours per week (Friday and Saturday nights considered weekend shifts; Sunday nights are not classified as weekend shifts), 2:1 patient ratio
Highlights:
- Neuro ICU specializing in stroke patients, neurosurgical cases, seizures, and neuromuscular diseases
- Advanced critical care experience with mechanically ventilated patients, invasive neuromonitoring (EVD, ICP), and bedside procedures
- Epic EMR system utilized across the organization
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, lift teams, and more
- Floating required to units of equivalent or lower acuity within the organization
- Two pre-approved time-off periods available during assignment
Requirements:
- Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
- Minimum 2 years of critical care nursing experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (AHA certifications only)
- Required Skills: IV start, telemetry, ventilator management, intracranial pressure monitoring
- Epic charting system experience required
- Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership position)
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work with a complex patient population in a high-acuity neuro critical care environment with access to cutting-edge technology and procedures. You'll be part of a collaborative team supported by robust interdisciplinary services, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. The opportunity to work with patients requiring advanced neurological interventions and post-neurosurgical care will enhance your critical care expertise in one of the most specialized areas of nursing.
Additional Information:
- Strict compliance deadline: Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions
- Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed urgently upon contract signing; candidates outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location as soon as possible
- Parking options available ranging from $196.20/year to $224.80/month depending on location and access preferences
- Former employees eligible after 6 months away from the facility; current employees ineligible for travel assignments
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate
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