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Travel Registered Nurse – Neuro Stepdown

1/11/2026

The Travel Registered Nurse will support a high-acuity neurological patient population in a fast-paced Neuro Stepdown environment. Responsibilities include monitoring patients post-neurosurgery and managing complex neurological conditions.

Working Hours

36 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.

About the Role

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.

Key Skills

Neuro StepdownTelemetryCardiac MonitoringEVD MonitoringACLS CertificationBLS CertificationEpic ChartingPCU ExperienceMed/Surg ExperienceNIHSS CertificationTravel Experience