Position Overview:
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a PCU Stroke Unit assignment at the Ohio State Brain and Spine Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. This role supports adult neurological patients requiring progressive and stepdown-level care in a fast-paced academic medical center.
Schedule:
• Night shift
• 3x12-hour shifts
• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Rotating weekdays, 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
• Orientation: 24 hours
Unit Overview:
• PCU / Neuro Stepdown – Stroke Unit
• Adult patient population
• 29-bed unit
• Estimated patient ratios: 1:4
Clinical Focus:
• Acute stroke care and neurological patients
• Post-TNK administration
• Craniotomy and neuro medical patients
• Lumbar drains
• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring
• Minimum of 2 years of recent PCU or Med/Surg RN experience required
• PCU-level experience with Neuro patients REQUIRED (HARD STOP)
• Strong Neuro skill set required (HARD STOP)
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification 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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