
Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU @ Ohio State University Hospital in Grandview Heights, OH
Job Description
Source=AYA;SourceID=3183317;Status=Open;Association=Aya Healthcare MSP;Client=Ohio State University Hospital;City=Columbus;State=OH;Zip=43210;Start=3/23/2026;End=6/22/2026;Duration=91;Cert=Registered Nurse;Specialty=Neuro ICU;Unit=CC98500 | 10 Critical Care Tower, Neuro Intensive Care Unit;Shift=Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00); Night 3x12-Hour (19:30 - 07:30);# of Postions=1;Type=Travel;BillRate=86.40;OTRules=40 total hours in 1 week : 1%;Orientation=24;Description=Position: Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU) Travel Nurse
Shift: Day/Night rotation, every other weekend
On-Call: Required
Patient Ratio: Estimated 1:1-2
Floating: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
Experience Required: 2 years of Neuro ICU Experience
Certifications Required: BCLS, ACLS, NIHSS (AHA Certifications only)
Skills Required: IV Start, Telemetry, Ventilators, Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
EHR Experience: Epic
Preferred: Previous travel experience
Apply now for this exciting opportunity in the Neuro Critical Care Unit.
Modified Time:3/23/2026 12:00:00 AM
Account Manager: Nicole Herzog
Account Manager Email: Nicole.Herzog@ayahealthcare.com
COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required
Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical Exemptions Only
Submittals:Low
Job Requirements & Qualifications
Previous Charge Experience : -
Years of Experience : 2
Patient Ratio Experience :
Charting System Experience : -
Charting System Name : Epic
Community Hospital Experience : -
LTAC Experience : -
Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred
Trauma Level II Experience : -
Travel Experience Required : Yes
Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills : Management of patient with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure*, Continuous IV paralytics/Neuromuscular blockade*, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)*, Surgical Wounds with drains/Wound Vac*, Neuro Intensive Care Unit, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG, IV insulin protocols, Accessing/Managing Ports, Arterial line management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Continuous IV sedation, Emergency Medications, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drain (EVD), ICP monitoring, Lumbar drains, Post Craniotomy, Post Neurosurgery management, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic Brain injury, Assist with management of BiPAP, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance, Care of Ventilated Patient, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Suctioning (ETT, NT), Ventilator Management, Infection Prevention, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Phlebotomy
Unit Details
Staffing & Scheduling
Scheduling Type : self
Patient Ratios Days : 2
Patient Ratios Nights : 2
Patient Ratios Weekends : 2
Float Required : will be required to float to different units within the OSU organization as needed
Call Required : -
Weekend Coverage : True
Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : NOTE:
For day shift, weekends are considered Saturday and Sunday.
For night shift, weekends are defined as Friday and Saturday, meaning Sunday nights are not classified as weekend shifts.
Pre-Approved Time Off : two
Orientation Hours : 36
Facility & Patient Care Details
Patient Age Groups : Adults
Daily Census : 18
Number of Visits Per Day : 0
Number of Rooms : 18
Number of Beds : 18
Additional Unit Information
Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary
Patient Diagnoses : The patient population includes individuals with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhages, seizures, neuromuscular diseases such as myasthenia gravis and Guillain-Barr syndrome, meningitis, and post-operative neurosurgery patients undergoing procedures such as spinal surgery, craniotomies, and cerebrovascular surgery.
Special Procedures/Unit Details : Bedside procedures such as tracheostomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), Central Line and arterial line placement, EVD placement.
Special Equipment : Patients requiring invasive neuromonitoring such as EVD monitoring and ICP monitoring. Mechanically ventilated patients, EEG monitoring.
#Tier4 Travel Compliance
There is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions.
Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.
Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract.
TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.
All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.
RTO required with submission, must be built into contract
Locals are accepted at the same rate
Reference Requirements: 2 professional references are
required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.
Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location
RNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.
MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable.
Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.
Submittal Details: #Tier4 Travel ComplianceThere is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.RTO required with submission, must be built into contractLocals are accepted at the same rateReference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or moreCurrent employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital locationRNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable.Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.;url=https://app.ayaconnect.com/index.html#/vendor/job/3183317/;InterviewRequired=False;WinterPlanNeed=No;
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Critical & Intensive CareNeuro
Employment Type
Travel nursing
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
Neuro ICUHospitalLevel I trauma center
About Geaux Care Staffing
Geaux Care Staffing is a travel nurse agency that partners with nurses to find their ideal career opportunities. They offer personalized placements, dedicated support, and streamlined onboarding processes to ensure a seamless experience. With a focus on nurse satisfaction and success, Geaux Care Staffing connects healthcare professionals with top facilities and assignments, providing competitive pay and enhancing their careers.