NICU RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

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

Details

• 13-week assignment in a Level III/IV NICU setting
• Day shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Scheduled to work every other weekend, subject to change based on RTO and unit needs
• Floats to PICU, CV PICU, stepdown, MS, and rarely ED as needed
• Floats to BPD (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) NICU with average length of stay of 2-3 years requiring frequent trach care and heavy parent involvement
• May float to other campuses including OH Health Riverside, Mount Carmel St. Ann's, OH Health Grant Medical, OH Health Dublin Methodist, and OH Health Doctors Hospital
• Patient population includes neonates under 24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and over 34 weeks
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license in hand
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Level IV NICU experience required
• Minimum 2 years total Level III/IV NICU experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), high frequency ventilation, and oscillators
• Experience with nitric oxide (iNO) therapy and ECMO preferred
• Experience managing neonatal sepsis, NEC, gastroschisis/omphalocele, and post-abdominal surgery patients
• Experience with therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket) and seizure disorder management
• Experience attending high-risk deliveries
• Experience with tracheostomy care and management
• Two supervisory references required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care across a range of acuity levels and specialized conditions
• Floating to multiple units and campuses is a requirement and point of emphasis for this facility
• Must make up any missed shifts within the same pay period for call-offs or absences
• Two-part interview process: initial screening with Float Pool Leader followed by a second interview determined by the NICU unit manager
• Candidates must not have worked in a permanent role for this health system within the past 2 years
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility as local candidates are not accepted for this role
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position