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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring a compact or OH RN license, 3 years of Neuro ICU experience, and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Neuro ICU unit within a hospital setting
• Day and night rotating shifts, including every other weekend
• Schedule consists of 3x12-hour shifts per week
• On-call is required for this role
• Patient ratio is estimated at 1:1-2
• Floating required to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Uses Epic electronic health record system
• Care for neuro critical care patients requiring intensive monitoring and specialized procedures
• Assume responsibility for advanced monitoring and complex neuro critical care patient management
• Adhere to holiday coverage and coverage requirements, with blackout dates from 2/15/26 through 2/28/26 for time off requests
• Rigid fingerprinting process for Ohio compliance must be completed promptly upon contract signing
• All candidates within driving distance must complete in-state fingerprinting immediately after booking; alternatives available for remote applicants
• First time travelers are welcome but prior travel experience is preferred
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 3 years of Neuro ICU experience required
• Certifications: BCLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA only)
• Proficiency with IV start, telemetry, ventilators, and intracranial pressure monitoring
• Experience with Epic EHR required
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a supervisor, manager, or director
• Former employees must be separated for at least six months to be eligible as travelers
• Current employees of the specified health system are not eligible

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-650925. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neuro ICU

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