Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU in Columbus, OH

Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU Location: Columbus, OH Start Date: 03-23-2026 End Date: 06-22-2026 Contract Type: Travel Contract Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Night: 7:30 PM - 7:30 AM), 3x12-hour shifts per block, Day/Night rotation with every-other-weekend coverage; rotation cycles every 4 weeks Hours per Week: 60 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 high-acuity neurocritical care for adult patients, including post-craniotomy and cerebrovascular surgery care • Manage ventilated patients and perform ventilator management, including BiPAP/CPAP and HFNC support • Monitor and manage intracranial pressure (ICP) and external ventricular drains (EVD) • Start and maintain IVs, manage central/PICC lines and arterial lines, and administer blood products safely • Recognize and manage dysrhythmias and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips as ordered • Perform and interpret ABGs and assist with procedural sedation monitoring • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (respiratory, PT, pharmacy, rapid response) to optimize patient outcomes • Float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed and participate in required on-call coverage Qualifications • BCLS (BLS) required • ACLS required • NIHSS (AHA certification only) required • Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience (strong neuro background expected) • Epic EHR experience required • Proven skills in IV start, telemetry, ventilator management and ICP monitoring • Travel experience required (screening applies for first-time travelers) • Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline Knowledge & Skills • Neuro ICU and critical care nursing principles (CVA/stroke management, post-neurosurgery care) • Ventilator management and respiratory support (mechanical ventilation, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC) • Intracranial pressure monitoring and external ventricular drain (EVD) care • Cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips • IV therapy, arterial line and central/PICC line management, phlebotomy • Emergency response, procedural sedation monitoring and management of multisystem organ dysfunction • Wound care including surgical wounds with drains and wound vac management • Familiarity with Epic charting and documentation workflows Benefits • Generous travel support and reimbursement to make your move easy • Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you credentialed and mobile • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage for peace of mind • 401K retirement savings options to help you plan ahead • Paid time off so you can actually recharge between contracts • Paid orientation (36 hours) to get you confident and comfortable on unit • Referral bonus program — bring a friend and everyone wins • A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH Explore Columbus in your downtime: stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries, indie shops and great restaurants; wander historic German Village and grab a coffee; visit the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium or the interactive COSI museum on a free day; enjoy scenic walks along the Scioto Mile and Franklin Park Conservatory; cheer on events at the Ohio State University campus; and for weekend adventures, Hocking Hills is a stunning natural escape about 1.5 hours away, while Cincinnati and Cleveland are within easy weekend-trip distance. Plenty of local breweries, farm-to-table dining and cultural venues make Columbus a welcoming base for travelers. Apply Now Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU? Let's get you moving forward! Send your resume to jobs@uhcstaffing.com or call us at 408-441-9200 today. Hashtags #RNJobs #NeuroICUJobs #ColumbusOHJobs #TravelNurse #CriticalCareNurse #UHCCareers #EpicNursing #NeuroCriticalCare #HealthcareJobs #NurseLife