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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareColumbus, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Columbus, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$53.89
Weekly
$1,940
Yearly (full-time)
$100,880
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
11/2/2026

This job pays about $53.89/hour — 36% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse - Travel RN Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Join a dynamic Neuro ICU team in Columbus, Ohio, and take on a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in a thriving healthcare community. This 13-week travel RN assignment offers the chance to provide high-acuity care to adult neuro and neurosurgical patients in a fast-paced, collaborative Neuro Critical Care environment.

Job Details

  • Setting: Neuro ICU / Neuro Critical Care
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
  • Location: Columbus, OH 43210
  • Start Date: 11/2/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Night shift, 12 hours
  • Shifts Per Week: 3
  • Weekly Hours: 36
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940-$2,040
  • Weekend Coverage: Required
  • Floating: Required to float within equivalent or lower-acuity units as needed
  • Patient Population: Adult neuro and neurosurgical patients

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of ICU RN or Neuro ICU experience
  • Previous travel nursing experience required
  • Active compact or state RN license in hand at time of submission
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications from AHA
  • Epic EMR experience required
  • Experience with ventilators, telemetry, and intracranial pressure monitoring
  • Ability to manage invasive lines and advanced neuro monitoring equipment
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and adaptability in a high-acuity hospital setting
  • Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct, compassionate care to adult Neuro ICU patients with complex neurologic conditions
  • Monitor and manage patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, seizures, neuromuscular disorders, meningitis, and post-operative neurosurgical needs
  • Care for mechanically ventilated patients and support advanced airway and respiratory management
  • Perform and assist with bedside procedures and neurocritical interventions, including ICP and EVD monitoring
  • Administer medications, titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support safe patient outcomes
  • Maintain accurate documentation and uphold high standards of safety, infection prevention, and patient-centered care

Apply now to join this Neuro ICU travel nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio and advance your ICU nursing career today.

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.

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