Position Overview:

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a Neuro Stepdown assignment at the Ohio State Brain and Spine Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. This role supports a high-acuity neurological patient population in a fast-paced PCU/Stepdown environment.

Schedule:

• Night shift

• 3x12-hour shifts

• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

• Rotating weeknights, weekends, and holidays

• Traveler will be required to float to different units within the OSU organization as needed

Compensation:

• Gross: $2,359 per week

• W2: $24.50 per hour

• Tax-Free Stipend: $1,477 per week

• Locals accepted at the same rate

Contract Details:

• Start Date: February 23, 2026

• Duration: 13 weeks

• Number of Openings: 1

• Scheduling Type: Self-scheduling

• Orientation: 24 hours

Unit Overview:

• Neuro Stepdown / PCU

• Adult and geriatric patient population

• 29-bed unit

• Estimated patient ratios: 1:3–1:4

Clinical Focus:

• Neuro surgery and neuro medical patients

• Stroke, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury

• Lumbar drains and EVD monitoring required

• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring

• Minimum of 2 years of PCU or Med/Surg experience required

• STRONG Neuro Stepdown or Neuro PCU experience required

• NIHSS certification REQUIRED (HARD STOP – must be verified)

• EVD monitoring experience REQUIRED (HARD STOP)

• ACLS and BLS certifications required

• Epic charting experience required

• Ability to float to other OSU units as needed

• Previous travel experience preferred

• Valid compact or Ohio RN license required at time of submission

• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting.

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