NICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Level III NICU position in Ohio, requiring NRP certification and experience with high-acuity neonatal care including ventilator management and arterial line care.

Details

• Level III NICU in an academic hospital setting
• Cares for neonates from 22 weeks gestation and above, including those under 24-28 weeks, with conditions such as respiratory distress, glucose management issues, and neonates requiring surgical or cardiac interventions
• Specialized procedures include arterial line management, central line care, umbilical artery and vein catheter management, and neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions
• Ventilator management including AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP settings and adjustments
• Medications administered via Pyxis, including IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids
• Documents in Epic
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• NICU Level III and/or Level IV experience required
• Competency in cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Proficiency in GI feeding methods and management of oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal tubes
• Experience with IV therapy and infection control measures
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 must be from a Manager, Director, or Supervisor; a Charge RN is acceptable as the 2nd reference; co-worker references are not accepted

Additional Information

• Provides comprehensive neonatal care including respiratory, cardiovascular, GI, and infectious disease management using SBAR communication with healthcare providers and families
• Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including NPs, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, interpretation services, and unit secretaries
• Candidates with prior NICU experience at Nationwide Children's Hospital will be given special consideration
• Former employees of the facility are eligible after a 6-month separation period
• Local candidates are accepted
• Any requested time off must be submitted at the time of application and is limited to 7 days or fewer for the contract period
• Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly after signing a contract — candidates outside Ohio should be prepared to travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location or complete a mailed packet urgently upon receipt