NICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Level III/IV NICU position requiring 2 years of relevant NICU experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting
• Care for neonates across gestational ages, including those less than 24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and greater than 34 weeks
• Day shift schedule with 4x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 13-week assignment length
• Uses Epic charting system
• Floating required to PICU, CVPICU, stepdown, MS, ED (rare), and BPD NICU as needed
• May float to other campuses including Riverside, St. Ann's, Grant Medical, Dublin Methodist, and Doctors Hospital
• BPD NICU floats involve patients with average length of stay of 2-3 years, frequent trach care, and heavy parent involvement

Requirements

• Active RN license (OH State or Compact) in hand
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Level IV NICU experience required
• Minimum 2 years total Level III/IV NICU experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC required
• Experience with neonatal medications including anti-seizure meds, antibiotics, IV vasopressors, and surfactants required
• Experience with ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP) and various respiratory support methods required
• Experience with high-risk delivery attendance required
• Experience with neonatal abstinence syndrome and seizure disorder management required
• Experience with GI conditions including NEC, gastroschisis/omphalocele, and tube feedings required
• Two supervisory/manager references required for consideration
• Cannot have worked in a permanent role for this health system within the last 2 years

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive NICU-level care including high-acuity respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurologic support
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide immediate neonatal stabilization
• Manage complex cases including therapeutic hypothermia, VP shunts, and ECMO as needed
• Support families with breastfeeding and extensive parent education, particularly for long-stay BPD patients
• Two-part interview process including an initial screening with the Float Pool Leader and a second interview at the discretion of the NICU unit manager
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius as local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Floating to different units and campuses is a standard expectation for this assignment
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position