Travel Registered Nurse - Neuro Stepdown

Job Type Contract Description 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 Requirements • 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. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow's system. Salary Description Gross: $2,359 /wk • W2: $24.50/hr Stipend: $1,477

Created: 2026-03-11