Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating day/night, 3x12-hour shifts per week (3 days/week). Day shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Night shifts: 7:30 PM - 7:30 AM. Every-other-weekend coverage required; on-call required.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert, compassionate care to adult neuro-critical patients, managing complex neurological conditions such as ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, SAH, post-craniotomy care and TBI
• Monitor and manage invasive neuromonitoring devices including external ventricular drains (EVD) and ICP monitoring to maintain patient stability
• Safely manage mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory devices (ventilator, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC) and interpret ABGs to guide care
• Initiate and maintain IV access including central, arterial and PICC lines; manage vasoactive and titratable drips
• Interpret telemetry and dysrhythmias; obtain and interpret 12‑lead ECGs as part of cardiac monitoring
• Deliver timely, evidence-based emergency interventions and participate in rapid response and resuscitation efforts
• Document accurately and efficiently in Epic, ensuring continuity of care and clear communication with the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate with therapists, pharmacy, respiratory, radiology and other support services to coordinate patient-centered care
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment plans and discharge needs with empathy and clarity
• Float to other units within the OSU organization as needed while maintaining high standards of care

Qualifications

• 3 years of Neuro ICU experience required (strong neuro background accepted at 2 years in some cases)
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required (AHA preferred)
• NIHSS certification (AHA) required
• Demonstrated experience with ventilator management, intracranial pressure monitoring and IV starts
• Epic EHR experience required
• Travel nurse experience required; first-time travelers will be screened
• Ability to float to equivalent/lower acuity units and be on-call as required
• Active RN license in the state of practice (or compact license as applicable)

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in Neuro Critical Care principles and post-neurosurgery management
• Proficient in ventilator management, ABG interpretation and respiratory support modalities
• Skilled with invasive lines: arterial, central, PICC and EVD/ICP devices
• Strong telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Ability to titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips and manage continuous sedation/paralytics
• Competence in emergency meds, procedural sedation monitoring, and rapid response
• Familiarity with infection prevention, PPE and phlebotomy
• Comfortable with bedside procedures: trach care, PEGs, line care and bedside EVD management
• Collaborative communication with interdisciplinary teams and patient/family education

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan and financial wellness resources
• Life Insurance to protect what matters most
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to simplify onboarding
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so paperwork doesn’t slow you down
• Referral bonus program — share the love and get rewarded
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus in your off time: stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries and boutiques, grab a bite in German Village, visit the Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, or catch a Buckeyes game at Ohio State. Enjoy family-friendly outings at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and interactive fun at COSI. For outdoor lovers, weekend getaways to nearby Hocking Hills offer excellent hiking and scenic views. A lively craft brewery scene, riverside trails along the Scioto Mile, and easy drives to Cleveland or Cincinnati make Columbus a fantastic home base between shifts.

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