NICU RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Level III NICU position requiring NRP certification and experience with neonates as young as 22 weeks gestation.

Details

• Level III NICU setting caring for neonates from 22 weeks gestation and above
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Uses EPIC for documentation and Pyxis for medication administration
• Manages neonates with respiratory distress, glucose management issues, and those requiring surgical or cardiac interventions
• Oversees ventilator management including AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP settings

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of NICU experience required
• Prior experience in NICU Level III and Level IV settings required
• Competency in cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Proficient in gastrointestinal feeding methods and oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tube management
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC, and UVC required
• Experience with neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions required
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role and no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive care to neonates including respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and infectious disease management
• Administer IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids
• Utilize SBAR communication method for interaction with healthcare providers and families
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including NP, interpretation services, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, and unit secretary
• Maintain infection control measures including isolation precautions and PPE
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location
• RTO must be submitted with application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed urgently upon contract signing due to strict credentialing timelines
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this position