Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU
Location: Columbus, OH
Start Date: 04-20-2026
End Date: 07-20-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour shifts per week (typically three nights/week), 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Night shift; includes 1-2 weekends per 4-week schedule; call required
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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 advanced critical care to adult and geriatric neuro/ICU patients, including ventilator management and neurological monitoring
- Assess and manage patients with external ventricular drains (EVD) and ICP monitoring, intervening quickly and safely
- Administer and titrate IV vasopressors and manage complex IV therapies and central lines
- Perform cardiac monitoring and recognize/treat dysrhythmias on telemetry
- Administer and monitor blood product transfusions following facility protocols
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Document care accurately in the electronic charting system and participate in handoffs and unit communication
- Educate patients and families about care plans, procedures, and post-acute expectations
Qualifications
- Current RN license (Ohio or compact RN) required
- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- CCRN certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of critical care or ICU bedside experience (neuro/telemetry experience strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated experience with ventilator care, EVD/ICP monitoring, telemetry, IV vasopressors, blood product administration, and central line management
- Familiarity with any electronic charting system required
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline
- Willingness to work night shifts and meet weekend requirements
Knowledge & Skills
- Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients
- Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
- Telemetry and advanced cardiac monitoring skills
- IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line care and blood product administration
- IV vasopressor management and titration
- Neurological monitoring including EVD and ICP management
- RASS (Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale) and NIHSS competency
- Comfort with conscious sedation, PCA pumps, and post-epidural care
- Experience in a high-acuity setting, including Level 1 trauma exposure
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Paid Time Off to recharge and avoid burnout
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
- Comprehensive onboarding with a 36-hour orientation to set you up for success
- Life Insurance and other core protections
- Travel reimbursement and support to make your assignment smooth
- 401K retirement savings options to plan for your future
- A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise
Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH
Columbus is a vibrant city with plenty to explore on your off days. Stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries and great dining, wander through historic German Village, enjoy the riverfront at Scioto Mile, or visit the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Cheer at Ohio State University events, catch a concert or game in the Arena District, and discover local breweries and coffee shops. For nature lovers, Hocking Hills is an easy weekend escape about an hour away for hiking and waterfalls.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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