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

Apply now for a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Neuro ICU contract in Dayton, Ohio, caring for critically ill neurological patients in a fast-paced comprehensive stroke center. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Neuro ICU nurse or critical care RN seeking a rewarding Ohio healthcare job. Care for patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, seizures, encephalopathy, neuromuscular disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and other complex conditions. Dayton offers a welcoming community, rich aviation and cultural history, convenient regional access, and opportunities to enjoy parks, local attractions, and vibrant neighborhoods during your time off.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,860–$1,960
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 8, 2027
• Schedule: Four 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) and medically appropriate critical-care assignments
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and at least every other holiday
• Floating: May float within the hospital system to nearby campuses or medically appropriate units based on census and skill set
• Charting: Epic electronic medical record (EMR)

Neuro ICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active RN license in the applicable state or a compact RN license
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience
• At least 2 years of Neuro ICU experience, or 2 years of experience in a comprehensive stroke center with relevant neurocritical-care experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Strong ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias
• Recent Epic inpatient charting experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-acuity patients and float to medically appropriate assignments
• Comfort caring for ventilated patients and managing invasive monitoring, vasoactive medications, and continuous sedation

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neurological, medical, and surgical patients
• Assess and monitor patients with acute strokes, seizures, encephalopathy, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Provide care for patients requiring ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow oxygen, continuous IV sedation, insulin protocols, and vasoactive or cardiac drips
• Manage and monitor arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, external ventricular drains, intracranial pressure monitoring, subdural drains, and spinal drains
• Interpret telemetry, dysrhythmias, and arterial blood gases, and promptly communicate changes in patient condition
• Assist with or provide care related to bedside procedures, including EVD placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, tracheostomy, gastrostomy tube placement, and line placement
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow infection prevention, isolation, and patient-safety standards
• Float to other medically appropriate critical-care or hospital units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now to join this Neuro ICU travel nursing team and advance your critical care nursing career in Dayton, Ohio.

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.