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Neuro ICU Travel Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Dayton, Ohio

Experienced Neuro ICU Registered Nurses (RNs) are invited to join a fast-paced travel nursing assignment in Dayton, Ohio. Care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with complex neurological and critical-care conditions while building expertise in neurocritical care, advanced monitoring, and high-acuity patient management. This 13-week travel RN contract supports a comprehensive stroke center environment. Dayton offers a welcoming community, rich aviation heritage, cultural attractions, and convenient access to parks, trails, and regional destinations.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU)
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Dayton, Ohio 45409
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday availability required
• Unit Profile: Approximately 36 beds with a daily census of about 28 patients
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Floating: May float to medically appropriate assignments within the hospital and nearby campuses in Dayton, Centerville, and Englewood
• Time-Off Requests: Up to 14 days may be requested and must be submitted with the initial application

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent registered nursing experience
• At least 2 years of Neuro ICU experience, or 2 years of experience in a large-hospital comprehensive stroke center with neurocritical-care experience
• Active RN license in Ohio or a compact-state RN license
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent Epic inpatient charting experience
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms and complete an EKG/dysrhythmia assessment
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-acuity patients, ventilators, vasoactive medications, continuous sedation, arterial lines, central lines, and advanced neurological monitoring
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Comfort with floating to appropriate assignments based on unit needs and demonstrated competencies
• Influenza vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions may be considered

Neurocritical Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive bedside nursing care to patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, seizures, encephalopathy, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular disorders, and other complex neurological conditions.
• Care for critically ill patients experiencing respiratory, renal, hepatic, or multisystem organ failure, pulmonary embolism, endocarditis, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Assess neurological status, recognize subtle changes, and promptly communicate changes in condition to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Manage patients with external ventricular drains, ICP monitoring, subdural drains, lumbar or spinal drains, EEG monitoring, arterial lines, and other advanced critical-care equipment.
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive infusions, continuous IV sedation, insulin protocols, and other high-risk medications according to established protocols.
• Provide ventilator, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, airway, suctioning, and blood product management.
• Support bedside procedures and recovery following neurosurgical, gastrointestinal, thoracic, and other complex surgical interventions.
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, IV services, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic and follow infection prevention, isolation, and patient-safety standards.
• Float to medically appropriate units or nearby campuses when needed and provide safe, adaptable care across the critical-care setting.

Apply now for this Neuro ICU travel nursing opportunity in Dayton, Ohio, and join a team providing specialized critical care in a comprehensive stroke center environment.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.